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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,324.54, 9,486.60 and 2,861.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,324.54, 9,486.60 and 2,861.79 is: 4,292.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,324.54 : 9,486.60 = 2,861.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,324.54/9,486.60 = 2,861.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,324.54x = 9,486.60 × 2,861.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,324.54x = 27,148,657.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,148,657.01/6,324.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,292.59

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