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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,577.46, 9,870.09 and 2,420.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,577.46, 9,870.09 and 2,420.39 is: 3,632.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,577.46 : 9,870.09 = 2,420.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,577.46/9,870.09 = 2,420.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,577.46x = 9,870.09 × 2,420.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,577.46x = 23,889,454.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,889,454.97/6,577.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,632.02

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