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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,502.44, 9,753.65 and 2,119.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,502.44, 9,753.65 and 2,119.89 is: 3,179.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,502.44 : 9,753.65 = 2,119.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,502.44/9,753.65 = 2,119.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,502.44x = 9,753.65 × 2,119.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,502.44x = 20,676,605.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,676,605.73/6,502.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,179.83

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