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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,577.62, 9,865.88 and 2,417.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,577.62, 9,865.88 and 2,417.46 is: 3,625.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,577.62 : 9,865.88 = 2,417.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,577.62/9,865.88 = 2,417.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,577.62x = 9,865.88 × 2,417.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,577.62x = 23,850,370.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,850,370.26/6,577.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,625.99

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