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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,535.08, 9,802.62 and 2,587.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,535.08, 9,802.62 and 2,587.14 is: 3,880.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,535.08 : 9,802.62 = 2,587.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,535.08/9,802.62 = 2,587.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,535.08x = 9,802.62 × 2,587.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,535.08x = 25,360,750.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,360,750.31/6,535.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,880.71

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