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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,516.87, 9,775.77 and 2,621.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,516.87, 9,775.77 and 2,621.26 is: 3,932.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,516.87 : 9,775.77 = 2,621.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,516.87/9,775.77 = 2,621.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,516.87x = 9,775.77 × 2,621.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,516.87x = 25,624,834.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,624,834.87/6,516.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,932.08

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