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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,568.23, 9,855.72 and 2,618.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,568.23, 9,855.72 and 2,618.64 is: 3,929.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,568.23 : 9,855.72 = 2,618.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,568.23/9,855.72 = 2,618.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,568.23x = 9,855.72 × 2,618.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,568.23x = 25,808,582.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,808,582.62/6,568.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,929.31

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