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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,558.76, 9,835.62 and 2,175.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,558.76, 9,835.62 and 2,175.40 is: 3,262.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,558.76 : 9,835.62 = 2,175.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,558.76/9,835.62 = 2,175.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,558.76x = 9,835.62 × 2,175.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,558.76x = 21,396,407.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,396,407.75/6,558.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,262.26

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