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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,483.06, 9,719.55 and 2,782.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,483.06, 9,719.55 and 2,782.26 is: 4,171.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,483.06 : 9,719.55 = 2,782.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,483.06/9,719.55 = 2,782.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,483.06x = 9,719.55 × 2,782.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,483.06x = 27,042,315.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,042,315.18/6,483.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,171.23

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