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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,558.80, 9,838.68 and 2,662.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,558.80, 9,838.68 and 2,662.16 is: 3,993.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,558.80 : 9,838.68 = 2,662.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,558.80/9,838.68 = 2,662.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,558.80x = 9,838.68 × 2,662.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,558.80x = 26,192,140.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,192,140.35/6,558.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,993.43

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