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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,564.04, 9,849.90 and 2,462.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,564.04, 9,849.90 and 2,462.92 is: 3,695.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,564.04 : 9,849.90 = 2,462.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,564.04/9,849.90 = 2,462.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,564.04x = 9,849.90 × 2,462.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,564.04x = 24,259,515.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,259,515.71/6,564.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,695.82

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