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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,575.38, 9,860.64 and 2,627.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,575.38, 9,860.64 and 2,627.54 is: 3,940.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,575.38 : 9,860.64 = 2,627.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,575.38/9,860.64 = 2,627.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,575.38x = 9,860.64 × 2,627.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,575.38x = 25,909,203.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,909,203.85/6,575.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,940.34

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