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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,574.95, 9,856.55 and 2,413.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,574.95, 9,856.55 and 2,413.99 is: 3,618.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,574.95 : 9,856.55 = 2,413.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,574.95/9,856.55 = 2,413.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,574.95x = 9,856.55 × 2,413.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,574.95x = 23,793,631.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,793,631.49/6,574.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,618.83

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