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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,503.26, 9,755.29 and 2,607.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,503.26, 9,755.29 and 2,607.16 is: 3,910.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,503.26 : 9,755.29 = 2,607.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,503.26/9,755.29 = 2,607.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,503.26x = 9,755.29 × 2,607.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,503.26x = 25,433,553.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,433,553.10/6,503.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,910.90

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