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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,558.15, 9,838.19 and 2,341.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,558.15, 9,838.19 and 2,341.08 is: 3,511.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,558.15 : 9,838.19 = 2,341.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,558.15/9,838.19 = 2,341.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,558.15x = 9,838.19 × 2,341.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,558.15x = 23,031,989.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,031,989.85/6,558.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,511.96

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