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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,477.69, 9,717.18 and 2,581.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,477.69, 9,717.18 and 2,581.19 is: 3,872.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,477.69 : 9,717.18 = 2,581.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,477.69/9,717.18 = 2,581.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,477.69x = 9,717.18 × 2,581.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,477.69x = 25,081,887.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,081,887.84/6,477.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,872.04

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