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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,504.95, 9,758.97 and 2,122.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,504.95, 9,758.97 and 2,122.41 is: 3,184.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,504.95 : 9,758.97 = 2,122.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,504.95/9,758.97 = 2,122.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,504.95x = 9,758.97 × 2,122.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,504.95x = 20,712,498.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,712,498.92/6,504.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,184.12

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