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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,575.76, 9,861.24 and 2,192.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,575.76, 9,861.24 and 2,192.24 is: 3,287.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,575.76 : 9,861.24 = 2,192.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,575.76/9,861.24 = 2,192.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,575.76x = 9,861.24 × 2,192.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,575.76x = 21,618,204.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,618,204.78/6,575.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,287.56

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