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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,581.70, 9,872.67 and 1,902.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,581.70, 9,872.67 and 1,902.06 is: 2,853.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,581.70 : 9,872.67 = 1,902.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,581.70/9,872.67 = 1,902.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,581.70x = 9,872.67 × 1,902.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,581.70x = 18,778,410.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,778,410.70/6,581.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,853.12

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