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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,570.87, 9,851.10 and 3,282.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,570.87, 9,851.10 and 3,282.27 is: 4,920.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,570.87 : 9,851.10 = 3,282.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,570.87/9,851.10 = 3,282.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,570.87x = 9,851.10 × 3,282.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,570.87x = 32,333,970.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,333,970.00/6,570.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,920.81

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