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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,385.79, 9,579.86 and 2,875.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,385.79, 9,579.86 and 2,875.88 is: 4,314.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,385.79 : 9,579.86 = 2,875.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,385.79/9,579.86 = 2,875.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,385.79x = 9,579.86 × 2,875.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,385.79x = 27,550,465.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,550,465.50/6,385.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,314.34

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