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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,575.23, 9,862.51 and 2,414.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,575.23, 9,862.51 and 2,414.92 is: 3,622.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,575.23 : 9,862.51 = 2,414.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,575.23/9,862.51 = 2,414.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,575.23x = 9,862.51 × 2,414.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,575.23x = 23,817,111.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,817,111.26/6,575.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,622.25

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