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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,380.02, 9,567.91 and 2,681.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,380.02, 9,567.91 and 2,681.56 is: 4,021.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,380.02 : 9,567.91 = 2,681.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,380.02/9,567.91 = 2,681.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,380.02x = 9,567.91 × 2,681.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,380.02x = 25,656,924.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,656,924.74/6,380.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,021.45

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