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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,279.66, 9,419.54 and 2,531.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,279.66, 9,419.54 and 2,531.48 is: 3,797.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,279.66 : 9,419.54 = 2,531.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,279.66/9,419.54 = 2,531.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,279.66x = 9,419.54 × 2,531.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,279.66x = 23,845,317.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,845,317.36/6,279.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,797.23

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