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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,507.37, 9,761.42 and 2,809.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,507.37, 9,761.42 and 2,809.45 is: 4,214.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,507.37 : 9,761.42 = 2,809.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,507.37/9,761.42 = 2,809.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,507.37x = 9,761.42 × 2,809.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,507.37x = 27,424,221.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,424,221.42/6,507.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,214.33

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