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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,515.88, 9,774.36 and 2,133.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,515.88, 9,774.36 and 2,133.24 is: 3,200.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,515.88 : 9,774.36 = 2,133.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,515.88/9,774.36 = 2,133.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,515.88x = 9,774.36 × 2,133.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,515.88x = 20,851,055.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,851,055.73/6,515.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,200.04

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