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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,512.38, 9,768.77 and 1,895.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,512.38, 9,768.77 and 1,895.38 is: 2,843.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,512.38 : 9,768.77 = 1,895.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,512.38/9,768.77 = 1,895.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,512.38x = 9,768.77 × 1,895.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,512.38x = 18,515,531.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,515,531.28/6,512.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,843.13

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