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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,520, 9,773.52 and 3,051.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,520, 9,773.52 and 3,051.04 is: 4,573.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,520 : 9,773.52 = 3,051.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,520/9,773.52 = 3,051.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,520x = 9,773.52 × 3,051.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,520x = 29,819,400.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,819,400.46/6,520
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,573.53

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