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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,580.35, 9,874.43 and 2,423.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,580.35, 9,874.43 and 2,423.28 is: 3,636.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,580.35 : 9,874.43 = 2,423.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,580.35/9,874.43 = 2,423.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,580.35x = 9,874.43 × 2,423.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,580.35x = 23,928,496.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,928,496.61/6,580.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,636.36

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