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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,514.96, 9,773.25 and 2,131.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,514.96, 9,773.25 and 2,131.24 is: 3,197.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,514.96 : 9,773.25 = 2,131.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,514.96/9,773.25 = 2,131.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,514.96x = 9,773.25 × 2,131.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,514.96x = 20,829,141.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,829,141.33/6,514.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,197.12

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