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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,571.20, 9,851.04 and 2,408.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,571.20, 9,851.04 and 2,408.16 is: 3,610.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,571.20 : 9,851.04 = 2,408.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,571.20/9,851.04 = 2,408.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,571.20x = 9,851.04 × 2,408.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,571.20x = 23,722,880.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,722,880.49/6,571.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,610.13

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