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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,557.99, 9,841.41 and 2,858.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,557.99, 9,841.41 and 2,858.09 is: 4,289.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,557.99 : 9,841.41 = 2,858.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,557.99/9,841.41 = 2,858.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,557.99x = 9,841.41 × 2,858.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,557.99x = 28,127,586.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,127,586.30/6,557.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,289.06

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