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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,510.60, 9,766.35 and 2,615

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,510.60, 9,766.35 and 2,615 is: 3,922.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,510.60 : 9,766.35 = 2,615 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,510.60/9,766.35 = 2,615/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,510.60x = 9,766.35 × 2,615
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,510.60x = 25,538,992.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,538,992.18/6,510.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,922.68

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