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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,577.52, 9,861.80 and 2,470

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,577.52, 9,861.80 and 2,470 is: 3,703.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,577.52 : 9,861.80 = 2,470 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,577.52/9,861.80 = 2,470/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,577.52x = 9,861.80 × 2,470
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,577.52x = 24,358,646
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,358,646/6,577.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,703.32

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