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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,517.88, 9,773.36 and 2,134.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,517.88, 9,773.36 and 2,134.76 is: 3,201.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,517.88 : 9,773.36 = 2,134.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,517.88/9,773.36 = 2,134.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,517.88x = 9,773.36 × 2,134.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,517.88x = 20,863,777.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,863,777.99/6,517.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,201.01

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