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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,514.94, 9,770.46 and 2,816.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,514.94, 9,770.46 and 2,816.30 is: 4,223.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,514.94 : 9,770.46 = 2,816.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,514.94/9,770.46 = 2,816.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,514.94x = 9,770.46 × 2,816.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,514.94x = 27,516,546.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,516,546.50/6,514.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,223.61

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