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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,570.08, 9,852.76 and 2,186.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,570.08, 9,852.76 and 2,186.36 is: 3,278.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,570.08 : 9,852.76 = 2,186.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,570.08/9,852.76 = 2,186.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,570.08x = 9,852.76 × 2,186.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,570.08x = 21,541,680.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,541,680.35/6,570.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,278.75

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