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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,572.54, 9,858.63 and 2,190.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,572.54, 9,858.63 and 2,190.08 is: 3,285.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,572.54 : 9,858.63 = 2,190.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,572.54/9,858.63 = 2,190.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,572.54x = 9,858.63 × 2,190.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,572.54x = 21,591,188.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,591,188.39/6,572.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,285.06

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