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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,571.56, 9,851.40 and 2,408.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,571.56, 9,851.40 and 2,408.61 is: 3,610.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,571.56 : 9,851.40 = 2,408.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,571.56/9,851.40 = 2,408.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,571.56x = 9,851.40 × 2,408.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,571.56x = 23,728,180.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,728,180.55/6,571.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,610.74

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