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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,571.61, 9,851.04 and 2,621.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,571.61, 9,851.04 and 2,621.72 is: 3,930.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,571.61 : 9,851.04 = 2,621.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,571.61/9,851.04 = 2,621.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,571.61x = 9,851.04 × 2,621.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,571.61x = 25,826,693.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,826,693.22/6,571.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,930.04

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