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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,380.21, 9,568.19 and 2,681.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,380.21, 9,568.19 and 2,681.75 is: 4,021.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,380.21 : 9,568.19 = 2,681.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,380.21/9,568.19 = 2,681.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,380.21x = 9,568.19 × 2,681.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,380.21x = 25,659,445.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,659,445.69/6,380.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,021.73

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