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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,474.88, 9,710.86 and 2,526.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,474.88, 9,710.86 and 2,526.24 is: 3,788.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,474.88 : 9,710.86 = 2,526.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,474.88/9,710.86 = 2,526.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,474.88x = 9,710.86 × 2,526.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,474.88x = 24,531,962.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,531,962.97/6,474.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,788.79

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