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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,571.45, 9,858.80 and 2,413.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,571.45, 9,858.80 and 2,413.72 is: 3,621.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,571.45 : 9,858.80 = 2,413.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,571.45/9,858.80 = 2,413.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,571.45x = 9,858.80 × 2,413.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,571.45x = 23,796,382.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,796,382.74/6,571.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,621.18

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