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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,558.49, 9,835.59 and 2,174.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,558.49, 9,835.59 and 2,174.77 is: 3,261.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,558.49 : 9,835.59 = 2,174.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,558.49/9,835.59 = 2,174.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,558.49x = 9,835.59 × 2,174.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,558.49x = 21,390,111.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,390,111.19/6,558.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,261.44

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