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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,558.77, 9,837.75 and 2,663.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,558.77, 9,837.75 and 2,663.08 is: 3,994.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,558.77 : 9,837.75 = 2,663.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,558.77/9,837.75 = 2,663.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,558.77x = 9,837.75 × 2,663.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,558.77x = 26,198,700.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,198,700.66/6,558.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,994.45

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