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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,475.62, 9,713.55 and 2,579.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,475.62, 9,713.55 and 2,579.70 is: 3,869.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,475.62 : 9,713.55 = 2,579.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,475.62/9,713.55 = 2,579.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,475.62x = 9,713.55 × 2,579.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,475.62x = 25,058,044.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,058,044.94/6,475.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,869.60

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