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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,511.05, 9,764.28 and 2,127.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,511.05, 9,764.28 and 2,127.42 is: 3,190.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,511.05 : 9,764.28 = 2,127.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,511.05/9,764.28 = 2,127.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,511.05x = 9,764.28 × 2,127.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,511.05x = 20,772,724.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,772,724.56/6,511.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,190.38

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