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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,558.76, 9,835.53 and 2,397.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,558.76, 9,835.53 and 2,397.82 is: 3,595.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,558.76 : 9,835.53 = 2,397.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,558.76/9,835.53 = 2,397.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,558.76x = 9,835.53 × 2,397.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,558.76x = 23,583,830.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,583,830.54/6,558.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,595.78

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