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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,558.10, 9,837.13 and 2,055.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,558.10, 9,837.13 and 2,055.50 is: 3,083.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,558.10 : 9,837.13 = 2,055.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,558.10/9,837.13 = 2,055.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,558.10x = 9,837.13 × 2,055.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,558.10x = 20,220,220.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,220,220.72/6,558.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,083.24

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