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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,508.38, 9,764.07 and 2,126.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,508.38, 9,764.07 and 2,126.16 is: 3,189.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,508.38 : 9,764.07 = 2,126.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,508.38/9,764.07 = 2,126.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,508.38x = 9,764.07 × 2,126.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,508.38x = 20,759,975.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,759,975.07/6,508.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,189.73

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