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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,514.61, 9,775.56 and 2,621.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,514.61, 9,775.56 and 2,621.75 is: 3,934.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,514.61 : 9,775.56 = 2,621.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,514.61/9,775.56 = 2,621.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,514.61x = 9,775.56 × 2,621.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,514.61x = 25,629,074.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,629,074.43/6,514.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,934.09

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