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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,582.85, 9,878.18 and 2,425.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,582.85, 9,878.18 and 2,425.77 is: 3,640.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,582.85 : 9,878.18 = 2,425.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,582.85/9,878.18 = 2,425.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,582.85x = 9,878.18 × 2,425.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,582.85x = 23,962,192.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,962,192.70/6,582.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,640.09

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