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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,512.58, 9,771.82 and 2,562.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,512.58, 9,771.82 and 2,562.75 is: 3,845.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,512.58 : 9,771.82 = 2,562.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,512.58/9,771.82 = 2,562.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,512.58x = 9,771.82 × 2,562.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,512.58x = 25,042,725.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,042,725.30/6,512.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,845.28

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