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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,562.64, 9,843.96 and 2,662.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,562.64, 9,843.96 and 2,662.80 is: 3,994.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,562.64 : 9,843.96 = 2,662.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,562.64/9,843.96 = 2,662.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,562.64x = 9,843.96 × 2,662.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,562.64x = 26,212,496.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,212,496.69/6,562.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,994.20

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