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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,505.40, 9,752.34 and 2,607.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,505.40, 9,752.34 and 2,607.14 is: 3,908.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,505.40 : 9,752.34 = 2,607.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,505.40/9,752.34 = 2,607.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,505.40x = 9,752.34 × 2,607.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,505.40x = 25,425,715.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,425,715.71/6,505.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,908.40

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