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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,577.83, 9,865.69 and 2,416.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,577.83, 9,865.69 and 2,416.82 is: 3,624.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,577.83 : 9,865.69 = 2,416.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,577.83/9,865.69 = 2,416.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,577.83x = 9,865.69 × 2,416.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,577.83x = 23,843,541.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,843,541.54/6,577.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,624.83

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