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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,511.57, 9,754.29 and 2,996.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,511.57, 9,754.29 and 2,996.69 is: 4,489.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,511.57 : 9,754.29 = 2,996.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,511.57/9,754.29 = 2,996.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,511.57x = 9,754.29 × 2,996.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,511.57x = 29,230,534.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,230,534.53/6,511.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,489.02

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