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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,507.96, 9,767.52 and 2,615.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,507.96, 9,767.52 and 2,615.04 is: 3,924.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,507.96 : 9,767.52 = 2,615.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,507.96/9,767.52 = 2,615.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,507.96x = 9,767.52 × 2,615.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,507.96x = 25,542,455.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,542,455.50/6,507.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,924.80

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