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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,550.84, 9,826.23 and 2,655.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,550.84, 9,826.23 and 2,655.23 is: 3,982.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,550.84 : 9,826.23 = 2,655.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,550.84/9,826.23 = 2,655.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,550.84x = 9,826.23 × 2,655.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,550.84x = 26,090,900.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,090,900.68/6,550.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,982.84

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