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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,562.68, 9,847.74 and 2,669.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,562.68, 9,847.74 and 2,669.88 is: 4,006.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,562.68 : 9,847.74 = 2,669.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,562.68/9,847.74 = 2,669.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,562.68x = 9,847.74 × 2,669.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,562.68x = 26,292,284.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,292,284.07/6,562.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,006.33

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