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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,545.37, 9,819.27 and 2,652.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,545.37, 9,819.27 and 2,652.51 is: 3,979.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,545.37 : 9,819.27 = 2,652.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,545.37/9,819.27 = 2,652.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,545.37x = 9,819.27 × 2,652.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,545.37x = 26,045,711.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,045,711.87/6,545.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,979.26

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