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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,380.87, 9,571.73 and 2,679.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,380.87, 9,571.73 and 2,679.39 is: 4,019.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,380.87 : 9,571.73 = 2,679.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,380.87/9,571.73 = 2,679.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,380.87x = 9,571.73 × 2,679.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,380.87x = 25,646,384.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,646,384.25/6,380.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,019.26

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