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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,507.98, 9,755.09 and 2,124.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,507.98, 9,755.09 and 2,124.26 is: 3,184.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,507.98 : 9,755.09 = 2,124.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,507.98/9,755.09 = 2,124.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,507.98x = 9,755.09 × 2,124.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,507.98x = 20,722,336.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,722,336.86/6,507.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,184.14

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