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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,503.10, 9,754.65 and 2,607.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,503.10, 9,754.65 and 2,607.06 is: 3,910.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,503.10 : 9,754.65 = 2,607.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,503.10/9,754.65 = 2,607.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,503.10x = 9,754.65 × 2,607.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,503.10x = 25,430,957.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,430,957.83/6,503.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,910.59

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