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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,510.04, 9,766.58 and 2,127.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,510.04, 9,766.58 and 2,127.53 is: 3,191.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,510.04 : 9,766.58 = 2,127.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,510.04/9,766.58 = 2,127.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,510.04x = 9,766.58 × 2,127.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,510.04x = 20,778,705.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,778,705.73/6,510.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,191.80

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