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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,558.39, 9,833.94 and 2,658.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,558.39, 9,833.94 and 2,658.24 is: 3,985.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,558.39 : 9,833.94 = 2,658.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,558.39/9,833.94 = 2,658.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,558.39x = 9,833.94 × 2,658.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,558.39x = 26,140,972.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,140,972.67/6,558.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,985.88

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