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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,512.74, 9,769.56 and 2,617.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,512.74, 9,769.56 and 2,617.15 is: 3,925.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,512.74 : 9,769.56 = 2,617.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,512.74/9,769.56 = 2,617.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,512.74x = 9,769.56 × 2,617.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,512.74x = 25,568,403.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,568,403.95/6,512.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,925.91

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