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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,470.37, 9,710.28 and 2,575.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,470.37, 9,710.28 and 2,575.89 is: 3,865.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,470.37 : 9,710.28 = 2,575.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,470.37/9,710.28 = 2,575.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,470.37x = 9,710.28 × 2,575.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,470.37x = 25,012,613.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,012,613.15/6,470.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,865.72

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