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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,419.48, 9,623.46 and 2,526.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,419.48, 9,623.46 and 2,526.56 is: 3,787.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,419.48 : 9,623.46 = 2,526.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,419.48/9,623.46 = 2,526.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,419.48x = 9,623.46 × 2,526.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,419.48x = 24,314,249.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,314,249.10/6,419.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,787.57

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