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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,514.82, 9,774.34 and 2,131.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,514.82, 9,774.34 and 2,131.28 is: 3,197.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,514.82 : 9,774.34 = 2,131.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,514.82/9,774.34 = 2,131.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,514.82x = 9,774.34 × 2,131.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,514.82x = 20,831,855.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,831,855.36/6,514.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,197.61

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