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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,575.80, 9,858.84 and 3,109

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,575.80, 9,858.84 and 3,109 is: 4,661.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,575.80 : 9,858.84 = 3,109 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,575.80/9,858.84 = 3,109/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,575.80x = 9,858.84 × 3,109
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,575.80x = 30,651,133.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,651,133.56/6,575.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,661.20

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