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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,574.68, 9,862.08 and 2,414.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,574.68, 9,862.08 and 2,414.76 is: 3,622.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,574.68 : 9,862.08 = 2,414.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,574.68/9,862.08 = 2,414.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,574.68x = 9,862.08 × 2,414.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,574.68x = 23,814,556.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,814,556.30/6,574.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,622.16

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