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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,575.20, 9,859.98 and 2,413.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,575.20, 9,859.98 and 2,413.84 is: 3,619.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,575.20 : 9,859.98 = 2,413.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,575.20/9,859.98 = 2,413.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,575.20x = 9,859.98 × 2,413.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,575.20x = 23,800,414.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,800,414.12/6,575.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,619.72

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