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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,558.48, 9,834.22 and 2,609.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,558.48, 9,834.22 and 2,609.58 is: 3,912.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,558.48 : 9,834.22 = 2,609.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,558.48/9,834.22 = 2,609.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,558.48x = 9,834.22 × 2,609.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,558.48x = 25,663,183.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,663,183.83/6,558.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,912.98

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