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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,562.89, 9,844.47 and 2,664.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,562.89, 9,844.47 and 2,664.90 is: 3,997.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,562.89 : 9,844.47 = 2,664.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,562.89/9,844.47 = 2,664.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,562.89x = 9,844.47 × 2,664.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,562.89x = 26,234,528.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,234,528.10/6,562.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,997.40

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