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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,509.61, 9,760.44 and 2,556.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,509.61, 9,760.44 and 2,556.13 is: 3,832.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,509.61 : 9,760.44 = 2,556.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,509.61/9,760.44 = 2,556.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,509.61x = 9,760.44 × 2,556.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,509.61x = 24,948,953.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,948,953.50/6,509.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,832.63

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