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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,556.23, 9,825.84 and 2,658.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,556.23, 9,825.84 and 2,658.51 is: 3,984.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,556.23 : 9,825.84 = 2,658.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,556.23/9,825.84 = 2,658.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,556.23x = 9,825.84 × 2,658.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,556.23x = 26,122,093.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,122,093.90/6,556.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,984.32

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