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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,558.98, 9,834.83 and 2,658.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,558.98, 9,834.83 and 2,658.83 is: 3,986.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,558.98 : 9,834.83 = 2,658.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,558.98/9,834.83 = 2,658.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,558.98x = 9,834.83 × 2,658.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,558.98x = 26,149,177.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,149,177.93/6,558.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,986.77

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