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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,479.33, 9,719.39 and 2,531.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,479.33, 9,719.39 and 2,531.39 is: 3,797.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,479.33 : 9,719.39 = 2,531.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,479.33/9,719.39 = 2,531.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,479.33x = 9,719.39 × 2,531.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,479.33x = 24,603,524.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,603,524.38/6,479.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,797.24

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