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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,557.67, 9,840.62 and 2,662.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,557.67, 9,840.62 and 2,662.08 is: 3,994.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,557.67 : 9,840.62 = 2,662.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,557.67/9,840.62 = 2,662.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,557.67x = 9,840.62 × 2,662.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,557.67x = 26,196,504.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,196,504.38/6,557.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,994.79

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