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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,475.43, 9,711.70 and 2,526.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,475.43, 9,711.70 and 2,526.79 is: 3,789.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,475.43 : 9,711.70 = 2,526.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,475.43/9,711.70 = 2,526.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,475.43x = 9,711.70 × 2,526.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,475.43x = 24,539,413.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,539,413.81/6,475.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,789.62

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