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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,506.70, 9,759.98 and 2,611.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,506.70, 9,759.98 and 2,611.04 is: 3,916.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,506.70 : 9,759.98 = 2,611.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,506.70/9,759.98 = 2,611.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,506.70x = 9,759.98 × 2,611.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,506.70x = 25,483,698.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,483,698.18/6,506.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,916.53

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