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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,502.44, 9,754.80 and 2,607.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,502.44, 9,754.80 and 2,607.12 is: 3,911.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,502.44 : 9,754.80 = 2,607.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,502.44/9,754.80 = 2,607.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,502.44x = 9,754.80 × 2,607.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,502.44x = 25,431,934.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,431,934.18/6,502.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,911.14

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