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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,570.32, 9,855.80 and 2,466

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,570.32, 9,855.80 and 2,466 is: 3,699.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,570.32 : 9,855.80 = 2,466 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,570.32/9,855.80 = 2,466/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,570.32x = 9,855.80 × 2,466
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,570.32x = 24,304,402.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,304,402.80/6,570.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,699.12

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