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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,505.57, 9,759.37 and 2,122.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,505.57, 9,759.37 and 2,122.01 is: 3,183.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,505.57 : 9,759.37 = 2,122.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,505.57/9,759.37 = 2,122.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,505.57x = 9,759.37 × 2,122.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,505.57x = 20,709,480.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,709,480.73/6,505.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,183.35

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