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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,525.15, 9,788.51 and 2,081.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,525.15, 9,788.51 and 2,081.27 is: 3,122.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,525.15 : 9,788.51 = 2,081.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,525.15/9,788.51 = 2,081.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,525.15x = 9,788.51 × 2,081.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,525.15x = 20,372,472.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,372,472.86/6,525.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,122.15

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