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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,526.59, 9,791.28 and 2,631

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,526.59, 9,791.28 and 2,631 is: 3,947.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,526.59 : 9,791.28 = 2,631 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,526.59/9,791.28 = 2,631/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,526.59x = 9,791.28 × 2,631
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,526.59x = 25,760,857.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,760,857.68/6,526.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,947.06

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