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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,568.62, 9,853.74 and 2,672.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,568.62, 9,853.74 and 2,672.52 is: 4,009.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,568.62 : 9,853.74 = 2,672.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,568.62/9,853.74 = 2,672.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,568.62x = 9,853.74 × 2,672.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,568.62x = 26,334,317.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,334,317.22/6,568.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,009.11

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