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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,508.08, 9,763.84 and 2,812.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,508.08, 9,763.84 and 2,812.90 is: 4,220.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,508.08 : 9,763.84 = 2,812.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,508.08/9,763.84 = 2,812.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,508.08x = 9,763.84 × 2,812.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,508.08x = 27,464,723.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,464,723.86/6,508.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,220.10

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