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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,512.02, 9,754.94 and 2,997.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,512.02, 9,754.94 and 2,997.11 is: 4,489.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,512.02 : 9,754.94 = 2,997.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,512.02/9,754.94 = 2,997.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,512.02x = 9,754.94 × 2,997.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,512.02x = 29,236,660.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,236,660.10/6,512.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,489.65

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