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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,569.50, 9,851.30 and 2,408.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,569.50, 9,851.30 and 2,408.40 is: 3,611.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,569.50 : 9,851.30 = 2,408.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,569.50/9,851.30 = 2,408.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,569.50x = 9,851.30 × 2,408.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,569.50x = 23,725,870.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,725,870.92/6,569.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,611.52

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