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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,520.98, 9,774.57 and 2,137.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,520.98, 9,774.57 and 2,137.26 is: 3,203.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,520.98 : 9,774.57 = 2,137.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,520.98/9,774.57 = 2,137.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,520.98x = 9,774.57 × 2,137.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,520.98x = 20,890,797.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,890,797.48/6,520.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,203.63

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