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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,558.15, 9,838.71 and 2,398.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,558.15, 9,838.71 and 2,398.14 is: 3,597.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,558.15 : 9,838.71 = 2,398.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,558.15/9,838.71 = 2,398.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,558.15x = 9,838.71 × 2,398.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,558.15x = 23,594,604.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,594,604.00/6,558.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,597.75

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