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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,270.54, 9,405.82 and 2,572.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,270.54, 9,405.82 and 2,572.08 is: 3,858.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,270.54 : 9,405.82 = 2,572.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,270.54/9,405.82 = 2,572.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,270.54x = 9,405.82 × 2,572.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,270.54x = 24,192,521.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,192,521.51/6,270.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.12

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