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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,572.92, 9,855.66 and 2,672.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,572.92, 9,855.66 and 2,672.74 is: 4,007.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,572.92 : 9,855.66 = 2,672.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,572.92/9,855.66 = 2,672.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,572.92x = 9,855.66 × 2,672.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,572.92x = 26,341,616.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,341,616.71/6,572.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,007.60

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