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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,507.41, 9,763.16 and 2,123.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,507.41, 9,763.16 and 2,123.84 is: 3,186.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,507.41 : 9,763.16 = 2,123.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,507.41/9,763.16 = 2,123.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,507.41x = 9,763.16 × 2,123.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,507.41x = 20,735,330.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,735,330.30/6,507.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,186.42

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