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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,564.40, 9,846.74 and 2,666.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,564.40, 9,846.74 and 2,666.12 is: 3,999.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,564.40 : 9,846.74 = 2,666.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,564.40/9,846.74 = 2,666.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,564.40x = 9,846.74 × 2,666.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,564.40x = 26,252,590.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,252,590.45/6,564.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,999.24

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