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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,519.65, 9,779.99 and 2,571.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,519.65, 9,779.99 and 2,571.09 is: 3,856.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,519.65 : 9,779.99 = 2,571.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,519.65/9,779.99 = 2,571.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,519.65x = 9,779.99 × 2,571.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,519.65x = 25,145,254.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,145,254.43/6,519.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,856.84

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