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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,511.67, 9,754.43 and 2,996.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,511.67, 9,754.43 and 2,996.77 is: 4,489.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,511.67 : 9,754.43 = 2,996.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,511.67/9,754.43 = 2,996.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,511.67x = 9,754.43 × 2,996.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,511.67x = 29,231,783.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,231,783.19/6,511.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,489.14

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