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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,512.09, 9,768.06 and 1,581.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,512.09, 9,768.06 and 1,581.73 is: 2,372.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,512.09 : 9,768.06 = 1,581.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,512.09/9,768.06 = 1,581.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,512.09x = 9,768.06 × 1,581.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,512.09x = 15,450,443.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,450,443.66/6,512.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,372.58

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