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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,551.08, 9,826.62 and 2,655.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,551.08, 9,826.62 and 2,655.56 is: 3,983.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,551.08 : 9,826.62 = 2,655.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,551.08/9,826.62 = 2,655.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,551.08x = 9,826.62 × 2,655.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,551.08x = 26,095,179.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,095,179.01/6,551.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,983.34

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