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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,469.54, 9,704.31 and 2,573.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,469.54, 9,704.31 and 2,573.98 is: 3,860.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,469.54 : 9,704.31 = 2,573.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,469.54/9,704.31 = 2,573.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,469.54x = 9,704.31 × 2,573.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,469.54x = 24,978,699.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,978,699.85/6,469.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,860.97

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