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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,560.04, 9,839.65 and 2,664.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,560.04, 9,839.65 and 2,664.34 is: 3,996.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,560.04 : 9,839.65 = 2,664.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,560.04/9,839.65 = 2,664.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,560.04x = 9,839.65 × 2,664.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,560.04x = 26,216,209.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,216,209.66/6,560.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,996.35

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