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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,555.44, 9,835.32 and 2,658.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,555.44, 9,835.32 and 2,658.80 is: 3,989.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,555.44 : 9,835.32 = 2,658.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,555.44/9,835.32 = 2,658.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,555.44x = 9,835.32 × 2,658.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,555.44x = 26,150,148.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,150,148.82/6,555.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,989.08

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