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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,502.34, 9,753.49 and 2,609.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,502.34, 9,753.49 and 2,609.48 is: 3,914.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,502.34 : 9,753.49 = 2,609.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,502.34/9,753.49 = 2,609.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,502.34x = 9,753.49 × 2,609.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,502.34x = 25,451,537.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,451,537.09/6,502.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,914.21

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