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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,555.96, 9,829.98 and 2,607.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,555.96, 9,829.98 and 2,607.73 is: 3,910.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,555.96 : 9,829.98 = 2,607.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,555.96/9,829.98 = 2,607.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,555.96x = 9,829.98 × 2,607.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,555.96x = 25,633,909.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,633,909.17/6,555.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,910.02

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