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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,512.03, 9,768.47 and 2,562.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,512.03, 9,768.47 and 2,562.98 is: 3,844.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,512.03 : 9,768.47 = 2,562.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,512.03/9,768.47 = 2,562.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,512.03x = 9,768.47 × 2,562.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,512.03x = 25,036,350.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,036,350.81/6,512.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,844.63

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