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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,580.95, 9,875.31 and 2,423.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,580.95, 9,875.31 and 2,423.88 is: 3,637.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,580.95 : 9,875.31 = 2,423.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,580.95/9,875.31 = 2,423.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,580.95x = 9,875.31 × 2,423.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,580.95x = 23,936,566.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,936,566.40/6,580.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,637.25

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