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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,529.88, 9,801.84 and 2,636.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,529.88, 9,801.84 and 2,636.84 is: 3,958.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,529.88 : 9,801.84 = 2,636.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,529.88/9,801.84 = 2,636.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,529.88x = 9,801.84 × 2,636.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,529.88x = 25,845,883.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,845,883.79/6,529.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,958.09

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