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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,344.14, 9,512.79 and 2,879.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,344.14, 9,512.79 and 2,879.50 is: 4,317.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,344.14 : 9,512.79 = 2,879.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,344.14/9,512.79 = 2,879.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,344.14x = 9,512.79 × 2,879.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,344.14x = 27,392,078.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,392,078.81/6,344.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,317.70

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