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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,558.72, 9,842.18 and 2,663.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,558.72, 9,842.18 and 2,663.12 is: 3,996.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,558.72 : 9,842.18 = 2,663.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,558.72/9,842.18 = 2,663.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,558.72x = 9,842.18 × 2,663.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,558.72x = 26,210,906.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,210,906.40/6,558.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,996.34

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