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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,319.52, 9,481.74 and 2,620.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,319.52, 9,481.74 and 2,620.82 is: 3,932.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,319.52 : 9,481.74 = 2,620.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,319.52/9,481.74 = 2,620.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,319.52x = 9,481.74 × 2,620.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,319.52x = 24,849,933.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,849,933.83/6,319.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,932.25

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