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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,560.88, 9,840.92 and 2,665.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,560.88, 9,840.92 and 2,665.19 is: 3,997.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,560.88 : 9,840.92 = 2,665.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,560.88/9,840.92 = 2,665.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,560.88x = 9,840.92 × 2,665.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,560.88x = 26,227,884.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,227,884.99/6,560.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,997.62

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