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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,512.91, 9,770.37 and 2,129.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,512.91, 9,770.37 and 2,129.32 is: 3,194.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,512.91 : 9,770.37 = 2,129.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,512.91/9,770.37 = 2,129.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,512.91x = 9,770.37 × 2,129.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,512.91x = 20,804,244.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,804,244.25/6,512.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,194.31

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