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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,507.78, 9,754.38 and 2,607.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,507.78, 9,754.38 and 2,607.63 is: 3,908.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,507.78 : 9,754.38 = 2,607.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,507.78/9,754.38 = 2,607.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,507.78x = 9,754.38 × 2,607.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,507.78x = 25,435,813.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,435,813.92/6,507.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,908.52

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