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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,514.10, 9,771.15 and 2,356.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,514.10, 9,771.15 and 2,356.10 is: 3,534.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,514.10 : 9,771.15 = 2,356.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,514.10/9,771.15 = 2,356.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,514.10x = 9,771.15 × 2,356.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,514.10x = 23,021,806.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,021,806.52/6,514.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,534.15

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