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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,575.68, 9,863.58 and 2,415.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,575.68, 9,863.58 and 2,415.76 is: 3,623.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,575.68 : 9,863.58 = 2,415.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,575.68/9,863.58 = 2,415.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,575.68x = 9,863.58 × 2,415.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,575.68x = 23,828,042.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,828,042.02/6,575.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,623.66

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