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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,572.07, 9,854.67 and 2,411.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,572.07, 9,854.67 and 2,411.01 is: 3,615.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,572.07 : 9,854.67 = 2,411.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,572.07/9,854.67 = 2,411.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,572.07x = 9,854.67 × 2,411.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,572.07x = 23,759,707.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,759,707.92/6,572.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,615.25

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