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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,560.73, 9,832.59 and 2,663.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,560.73, 9,832.59 and 2,663.01 is: 3,991.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,560.73 : 9,832.59 = 2,663.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,560.73/9,832.59 = 2,663.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,560.73x = 9,832.59 × 2,663.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,560.73x = 26,184,285.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,184,285.50/6,560.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,991.06

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