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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,579.29, 9,869.97 and 2,630.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,579.29, 9,869.97 and 2,630.54 is: 3,946.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,579.29 : 9,869.97 = 2,630.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,579.29/9,869.97 = 2,630.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,579.29x = 9,869.97 × 2,630.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,579.29x = 25,963,350.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,963,350.88/6,579.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,946.22

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