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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,574.62, 9,858.78 and 3,612.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,574.62, 9,858.78 and 3,612.05 is: 5,416.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,574.62 : 9,858.78 = 3,612.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,574.62/9,858.78 = 3,612.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,574.62x = 9,858.78 × 3,612.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,574.62x = 35,610,357.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,610,357.01/6,574.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,416.34

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