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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,519.38, 9,778.97 and 2,623.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,519.38, 9,778.97 and 2,623.69 is: 3,935.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,519.38 : 9,778.97 = 2,623.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,519.38/9,778.97 = 2,623.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,519.38x = 9,778.97 × 2,623.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,519.38x = 25,656,967.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,656,967.91/6,519.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,935.49

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