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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,439.25, 9,659.97 and 2,741.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,439.25, 9,659.97 and 2,741.51 is: 4,112.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,439.25 : 9,659.97 = 2,741.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,439.25/9,659.97 = 2,741.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,439.25x = 9,659.97 × 2,741.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,439.25x = 26,482,856.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,482,856.05/6,439.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,112.73

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