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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,565.09, 9,849.10 and 2,405.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,565.09, 9,849.10 and 2,405.01 is: 3,608.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,565.09 : 9,849.10 = 2,405.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,565.09/9,849.10 = 2,405.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,565.09x = 9,849.10 × 2,405.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,565.09x = 23,687,183.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,687,183.99/6,565.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,608.05

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