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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,560.61, 9,845.36 and 2,860.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,560.61, 9,845.36 and 2,860.70 is: 4,292.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,560.61 : 9,845.36 = 2,860.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,560.61/9,845.36 = 2,860.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,560.61x = 9,845.36 × 2,860.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,560.61x = 28,164,557.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,164,557.82/6,560.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,292.98

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