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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,552.02, 9,828.64 and 2,656.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,552.02, 9,828.64 and 2,656.73 is: 3,985.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,552.02 : 9,828.64 = 2,656.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,552.02/9,828.64 = 2,656.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,552.02x = 9,828.64 × 2,656.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,552.02x = 26,112,042.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,112,042.75/6,552.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,985.34

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