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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,586.73, 9,879.05 and 2,428.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,586.73, 9,879.05 and 2,428.73 is: 3,642.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,586.73 : 9,879.05 = 2,428.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,586.73/9,879.05 = 2,428.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,586.73x = 9,879.05 × 2,428.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,586.73x = 23,993,501.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,993,501.78/6,586.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,642.71

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