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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,511.23, 9,759.96 and 2,127.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,511.23, 9,759.96 and 2,127.51 is: 3,189.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,511.23 : 9,759.96 = 2,127.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,511.23/9,759.96 = 2,127.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,511.23x = 9,759.96 × 2,127.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,511.23x = 20,764,412.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,764,412.50/6,511.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,189.02

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