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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,565.02, 9,848.14 and 2,615.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,565.02, 9,848.14 and 2,615.32 is: 3,923.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,565.02 : 9,848.14 = 2,615.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,565.02/9,848.14 = 2,615.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,565.02x = 9,848.14 × 2,615.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,565.02x = 25,756,037.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,756,037.50/6,565.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,923.22

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