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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,577.28, 9,862.65 and 2,417.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,577.28, 9,862.65 and 2,417.12 is: 3,624.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,577.28 : 9,862.65 = 2,417.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,577.28/9,862.65 = 2,417.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,577.28x = 9,862.65 × 2,417.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,577.28x = 23,839,159.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,839,159.25/6,577.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,624.47

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