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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,552.68, 9,830.10 and 2,659.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,552.68, 9,830.10 and 2,659.76 is: 3,990.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,552.68 : 9,830.10 = 2,659.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,552.68/9,830.10 = 2,659.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,552.68x = 9,830.10 × 2,659.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,552.68x = 26,145,706.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,145,706.78/6,552.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,990.08

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