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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,512.48, 9,769.32 and 2,129.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,512.48, 9,769.32 and 2,129.96 is: 3,195.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,512.48 : 9,769.32 = 2,129.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,512.48/9,769.32 = 2,129.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,512.48x = 9,769.32 × 2,129.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,512.48x = 20,808,260.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,808,260.83/6,512.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,195.14

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