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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,511.06, 9,767.40 and 2,126.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,511.06, 9,767.40 and 2,126.98 is: 3,190.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,511.06 : 9,767.40 = 2,126.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,511.06/9,767.40 = 2,126.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,511.06x = 9,767.40 × 2,126.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,511.06x = 20,775,064.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,775,064.45/6,511.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,190.73

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