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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,566.62, 9,847.05 and 2,405.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,566.62, 9,847.05 and 2,405.55 is: 3,607.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,566.62 : 9,847.05 = 2,405.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,566.62/9,847.05 = 2,405.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,566.62x = 9,847.05 × 2,405.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,566.62x = 23,687,571.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,687,571.13/6,566.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,607.27

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