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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,502.70, 9,754.05 and 2,120.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,502.70, 9,754.05 and 2,120.60 is: 3,180.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,502.70 : 9,754.05 = 2,120.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,502.70/9,754.05 = 2,120.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,502.70x = 9,754.05 × 2,120.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,502.70x = 20,684,438.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,684,438.43/6,502.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,180.90

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