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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,575.54, 9,863.31 and 2,679.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,575.54, 9,863.31 and 2,679.26 is: 4,018.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,575.54 : 9,863.31 = 2,679.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,575.54/9,863.31 = 2,679.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,575.54x = 9,863.31 × 2,679.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,575.54x = 26,426,371.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,426,371.95/6,575.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,018.89

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