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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,453.96, 9,682.37 and 2,558.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,453.96, 9,682.37 and 2,558.27 is: 3,837.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,453.96 : 9,682.37 = 2,558.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,453.96/9,682.37 = 2,558.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,453.96x = 9,682.37 × 2,558.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,453.96x = 24,770,055.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,770,055.50/6,453.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,837.96

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