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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,558.79, 9,837.33 and 2,176.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,558.79, 9,837.33 and 2,176.33 is: 3,264.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,558.79 : 9,837.33 = 2,176.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,558.79/9,837.33 = 2,176.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,558.79x = 9,837.33 × 2,176.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,558.79x = 21,409,276.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,409,276.40/6,558.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,264.21

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