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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,561.96, 9,841.98 and 2,457

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,561.96, 9,841.98 and 2,457 is: 3,685.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,561.96 : 9,841.98 = 2,457 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,561.96/9,841.98 = 2,457/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,561.96x = 9,841.98 × 2,457
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,561.96x = 24,181,744.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,181,744.86/6,561.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,685.14

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