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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,566.04, 9,848.88 and 2,868.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,566.04, 9,848.88 and 2,868.24 is: 4,302.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,566.04 : 9,848.88 = 2,868.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,566.04/9,848.88 = 2,868.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,566.04x = 9,848.88 × 2,868.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,566.04x = 28,248,951.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,248,951.57/6,566.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,302.28

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