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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,465.68, 9,698.54 and 2,570.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,465.68, 9,698.54 and 2,570.08 is: 3,855.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,465.68 : 9,698.54 = 2,570.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,465.68/9,698.54 = 2,570.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,465.68x = 9,698.54 × 2,570.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,465.68x = 24,926,023.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,926,023.68/6,465.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,855.13

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