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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,558.79, 9,839.94 and 2,861.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,558.79, 9,839.94 and 2,861.32 is: 4,292.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,558.79 : 9,839.94 = 2,861.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,558.79/9,839.94 = 2,861.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,558.79x = 9,839.94 × 2,861.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,558.79x = 28,155,217.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,155,217.12/6,558.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,292.75

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