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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,585.20, 9,878.16 and 2,366.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,585.20, 9,878.16 and 2,366.72 is: 3,550.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,585.20 : 9,878.16 = 2,366.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,585.20/9,878.16 = 2,366.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,585.20x = 9,878.16 × 2,366.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,585.20x = 23,378,838.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,378,838.84/6,585.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,550.21

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