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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,585.83, 9,877.36 and 2,424.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,585.83, 9,877.36 and 2,424.75 is: 3,636.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,585.83 : 9,877.36 = 2,424.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,585.83/9,877.36 = 2,424.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,585.83x = 9,877.36 × 2,424.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,585.83x = 23,950,128.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,950,128.66/6,585.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,636.62

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