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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,572.42, 9,858.84 and 2,872.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,572.42, 9,858.84 and 2,872.76 is: 4,309.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,572.42 : 9,858.84 = 2,872.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,572.42/9,858.84 = 2,872.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,572.42x = 9,858.84 × 2,872.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,572.42x = 28,322,081.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,322,081.20/6,572.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,309.23

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