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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,275.70, 9,414.63 and 2,579.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,275.70, 9,414.63 and 2,579.94 is: 3,870.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,275.70 : 9,414.63 = 2,579.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,275.70/9,414.63 = 2,579.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,275.70x = 9,414.63 × 2,579.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,275.70x = 24,289,180.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,289,180.52/6,275.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,870.35

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