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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,558.35, 9,835.39 and 2,174.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,558.35, 9,835.39 and 2,174.63 is: 3,261.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,558.35 : 9,835.39 = 2,174.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,558.35/9,835.39 = 2,174.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,558.35x = 9,835.39 × 2,174.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,558.35x = 21,388,279.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,388,279.54/6,558.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,261.23

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