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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,571.76, 9,855.24 and 2,410.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,571.76, 9,855.24 and 2,410.40 is: 3,614.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,571.76 : 9,855.24 = 2,410.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,571.76/9,855.24 = 2,410.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,571.76x = 9,855.24 × 2,410.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,571.76x = 23,755,070.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,755,070.50/6,571.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,614.72

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