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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,502.57, 9,753.86 and 2,606.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,502.57, 9,753.86 and 2,606.06 is: 3,909.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,502.57 : 9,753.86 = 2,606.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,502.57/9,753.86 = 2,606.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,502.57x = 9,753.86 × 2,606.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,502.57x = 25,419,175.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,419,175.29/6,502.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,909.10

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