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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,512.78, 9,761.88 and 2,612.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,512.78, 9,761.88 and 2,612.66 is: 3,916.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,512.78 : 9,761.88 = 2,612.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,512.78/9,761.88 = 2,612.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,512.78x = 9,761.88 × 2,612.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,512.78x = 25,504,473.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,504,473.40/6,512.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,916.07

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