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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,566.98, 9,848.96 and 1,886.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,566.98, 9,848.96 and 1,886.95 is: 2,829.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,566.98 : 9,848.96 = 1,886.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,566.98/9,848.96 = 1,886.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,566.98x = 9,848.96 × 1,886.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,566.98x = 18,584,475.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,584,475.17/6,566.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,829.99

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