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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,688.65, 10,042.80 and 6,570.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,688.65, 10,042.80 and 6,570.53 is: 9,865.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,688.65 : 10,042.80 = 6,570.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,688.65/10,042.80 = 6,570.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,688.65x = 10,042.80 × 6,570.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,688.65x = 65,986,504.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,986,504.85/6,688.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,865.44

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