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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,512.62, 9,769.38 and 2,617.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,512.62, 9,769.38 and 2,617.03 is: 3,925.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,512.62 : 9,769.38 = 2,617.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,512.62/9,769.38 = 2,617.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,512.62x = 9,769.38 × 2,617.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,512.62x = 25,566,698.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,566,698.61/6,512.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,925.72

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