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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,553.80, 9,834.76 and 2,658.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,553.80, 9,834.76 and 2,658.24 is: 3,989.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,553.80 : 9,834.76 = 2,658.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,553.80/9,834.76 = 2,658.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,553.80x = 9,834.76 × 2,658.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,553.80x = 26,143,152.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,143,152.42/6,553.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,989.01

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