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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,502.76, 9,755.15 and 2,119.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,502.76, 9,755.15 and 2,119.20 is: 3,179.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,502.76 : 9,755.15 = 2,119.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,502.76/9,755.15 = 2,119.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,502.76x = 9,755.15 × 2,119.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,502.76x = 20,673,113.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,673,113.88/6,502.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,179.13

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