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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,513.59, 9,771.59 and 2,131.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,513.59, 9,771.59 and 2,131.29 is: 3,197.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,513.59 : 9,771.59 = 2,131.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,513.59/9,771.59 = 2,131.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,513.59x = 9,771.59 × 2,131.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,513.59x = 20,826,081.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,826,081.39/6,513.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,197.33

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