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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,379.70, 9,567.99 and 2,681.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,379.70, 9,567.99 and 2,681.97 is: 4,022.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,379.70 : 9,567.99 = 2,681.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,379.70/9,567.99 = 2,681.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,379.70x = 9,567.99 × 2,681.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,379.70x = 25,661,062.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,661,062.14/6,379.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,022.30

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