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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,580.73, 9,860.72 and 2,415.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,580.73, 9,860.72 and 2,415.01 is: 3,618.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,580.73 : 9,860.72 = 2,415.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,580.73/9,860.72 = 2,415.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,580.73x = 9,860.72 × 2,415.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,580.73x = 23,813,759.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,813,759.57/6,580.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,618.71

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