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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,379.95, 9,567.79 and 2,681.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,379.95, 9,567.79 and 2,681.49 is: 4,021.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,379.95 : 9,567.79 = 2,681.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,379.95/9,567.79 = 2,681.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,379.95x = 9,567.79 × 2,681.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,379.95x = 25,655,926.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,655,926.50/6,379.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,021.34

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