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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,558.83, 9,838.31 and 2,055.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,558.83, 9,838.31 and 2,055.90 is: 3,083.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,558.83 : 9,838.31 = 2,055.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,558.83/9,838.31 = 2,055.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,558.83x = 9,838.31 × 2,055.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,558.83x = 20,226,581.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,226,581.53/6,558.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,083.87

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