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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,575.59, 9,863.85 and 2,072.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,575.59, 9,863.85 and 2,072.26 is: 3,108.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,575.59 : 9,863.85 = 2,072.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,575.59/9,863.85 = 2,072.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,575.59x = 9,863.85 × 2,072.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,575.59x = 20,440,461.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,440,461.80/6,575.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,108.54

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