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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,504.70, 9,754.65 and 2,122.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,504.70, 9,754.65 and 2,122.30 is: 3,182.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,504.70 : 9,754.65 = 2,122.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,504.70/9,754.65 = 2,122.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,504.70x = 9,754.65 × 2,122.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,504.70x = 20,702,293.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,702,293.70/6,504.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,182.67

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