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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,512.96, 9,770.25 and 2,129.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,512.96, 9,770.25 and 2,129.24 is: 3,194.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,512.96 : 9,770.25 = 2,129.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,512.96/9,770.25 = 2,129.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,512.96x = 9,770.25 × 2,129.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,512.96x = 20,803,207.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,803,207.11/6,512.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,194.12

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