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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,510.54, 9,766.85 and 2,813.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,510.54, 9,766.85 and 2,813.89 is: 4,221.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,510.54 : 9,766.85 = 2,813.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,510.54/9,766.85 = 2,813.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,510.54x = 9,766.85 × 2,813.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,510.54x = 27,482,841.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,482,841.55/6,510.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,221.28

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