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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,558.09, 9,835.76 and 2,400.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,558.09, 9,835.76 and 2,400.06 is: 3,599.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,558.09 : 9,835.76 = 2,400.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,558.09/9,835.76 = 2,400.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,558.09x = 9,835.76 × 2,400.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,558.09x = 23,606,414.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,606,414.15/6,558.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,599.59

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