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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,270.98, 9,406.73 and 2,570.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,270.98, 9,406.73 and 2,570.60 is: 3,856.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,270.98 : 9,406.73 = 2,570.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,270.98/9,406.73 = 2,570.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,270.98x = 9,406.73 × 2,570.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,270.98x = 24,180,970.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,180,970.08/6,270.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,856.01

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