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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,514.92, 9,772.83 and 2,619.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,514.92, 9,772.83 and 2,619.33 is: 3,929.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,514.92 : 9,772.83 = 2,619.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,514.92/9,772.83 = 2,619.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,514.92x = 9,772.83 × 2,619.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,514.92x = 25,598,266.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,598,266.80/6,514.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,929.18

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