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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,507.61, 9,761.45 and 2,125.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,507.61, 9,761.45 and 2,125.44 is: 3,188.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,507.61 : 9,761.45 = 2,125.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,507.61/9,761.45 = 2,125.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,507.61x = 9,761.45 × 2,125.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,507.61x = 20,747,365.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,747,365.66/6,507.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,188.17

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