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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,511.70, 9,767.55 and 2,129.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,511.70, 9,767.55 and 2,129.60 is: 3,194.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,511.70 : 9,767.55 = 2,129.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,511.70/9,767.55 = 2,129.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,511.70x = 9,767.55 × 2,129.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,511.70x = 20,800,974.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,800,974.48/6,511.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,194.40

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