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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,569.88, 9,855.40 and 2,620.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,569.88, 9,855.40 and 2,620.18 is: 3,930.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,569.88 : 9,855.40 = 2,620.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,569.88/9,855.40 = 2,620.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,569.88x = 9,855.40 × 2,620.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,569.88x = 25,822,921.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,822,921.97/6,569.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,930.50

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