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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,510.87, 9,764.10 and 2,127.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,510.87, 9,764.10 and 2,127.24 is: 3,190.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,510.87 : 9,764.10 = 2,127.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,510.87/9,764.10 = 2,127.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,510.87x = 9,764.10 × 2,127.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,510.87x = 20,770,584.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,770,584.08/6,510.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,190.14

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