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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,514.83, 9,773.76 and 2,132.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,514.83, 9,773.76 and 2,132.02 is: 3,198.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,514.83 : 9,773.76 = 2,132.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,514.83/9,773.76 = 2,132.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,514.83x = 9,773.76 × 2,132.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,514.83x = 20,837,872.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,837,872.01/6,514.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,198.53

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