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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,475.54, 9,713.31 and 2,579.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,475.54, 9,713.31 and 2,579.98 is: 3,869.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,475.54 : 9,713.31 = 2,579.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,475.54/9,713.31 = 2,579.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,475.54x = 9,713.31 × 2,579.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,475.54x = 25,060,145.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,060,145.53/6,475.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,869.97

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