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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,522.78, 9,785.97 and 2,575.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,522.78, 9,785.97 and 2,575.02 is: 3,863.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,522.78 : 9,785.97 = 2,575.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,522.78/9,785.97 = 2,575.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,522.78x = 9,785.97 × 2,575.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,522.78x = 25,199,068.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,199,068.47/6,522.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,863.24

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