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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,498.46, 9,753.27 and 2,605.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,498.46, 9,753.27 and 2,605.54 is: 3,910.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,498.46 : 9,753.27 = 2,605.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,498.46/9,753.27 = 2,605.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,498.46x = 9,753.27 × 2,605.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,498.46x = 25,412,535.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,412,535.12/6,498.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,910.55

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