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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,512.64, 9,770.40 and 1,896

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,512.64, 9,770.40 and 1,896 is: 2,844.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,512.64 : 9,770.40 = 1,896 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,512.64/9,770.40 = 1,896/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,512.64x = 9,770.40 × 1,896
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,512.64x = 18,524,678.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,524,678.40/6,512.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,844.42

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