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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,561.91, 9,841.96 and 2,665.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,561.91, 9,841.96 and 2,665.41 is: 3,997.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,561.91 : 9,841.96 = 2,665.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,561.91/9,841.96 = 2,665.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,561.91x = 9,841.96 × 2,665.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,561.91x = 26,232,810.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,232,810.04/6,561.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,997.74

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