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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,514.27, 9,766.96 and 3,135.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,514.27, 9,766.96 and 3,135.28 is: 4,700.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,514.27 : 9,766.96 = 3,135.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,514.27/9,766.96 = 3,135.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,514.27x = 9,766.96 × 3,135.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,514.27x = 30,622,154.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,622,154.35/6,514.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,700.78

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