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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,467.02, 9,701.74 and 2,571.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,467.02, 9,701.74 and 2,571.73 is: 3,858.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,467.02 : 9,701.74 = 2,571.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,467.02/9,701.74 = 2,571.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,467.02x = 9,701.74 × 2,571.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,467.02x = 24,950,255.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,950,255.81/6,467.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.08

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