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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,560.28, 9,842.90 and 2,665.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,560.28, 9,842.90 and 2,665.72 is: 3,999.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,560.28 : 9,842.90 = 2,665.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,560.28/9,842.90 = 2,665.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,560.28x = 9,842.90 × 2,665.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,560.28x = 26,238,415.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,238,415.39/6,560.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,999.59

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