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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,505.46, 9,751.90 and 2,997.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,505.46, 9,751.90 and 2,997.88 is: 4,493.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,505.46 : 9,751.90 = 2,997.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,505.46/9,751.90 = 2,997.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,505.46x = 9,751.90 × 2,997.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,505.46x = 29,234,962.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,234,962.22/6,505.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,493.92

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