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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,566.76, 9,851.04 and 2,405.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,566.76, 9,851.04 and 2,405.79 is: 3,609.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,566.76 : 9,851.04 = 2,405.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,566.76/9,851.04 = 2,405.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,566.76x = 9,851.04 × 2,405.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,566.76x = 23,699,533.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,699,533.52/6,566.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,609.01

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