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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,563.34, 9,836.52 and 2,663.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,563.34, 9,836.52 and 2,663.22 is: 3,991.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,563.34 : 9,836.52 = 2,663.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,563.34/9,836.52 = 2,663.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,563.34x = 9,836.52 × 2,663.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,563.34x = 26,196,816.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,196,816.79/6,563.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,991.38

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