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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,511.26, 9,764.44 and 2,127.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,511.26, 9,764.44 and 2,127.54 is: 3,190.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,511.26 : 9,764.44 = 2,127.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,511.26/9,764.44 = 2,127.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,511.26x = 9,764.44 × 2,127.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,511.26x = 20,774,236.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,774,236.68/6,511.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,190.51

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