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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,577.35, 9,866.66 and 2,195.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,577.35, 9,866.66 and 2,195.12 is: 3,292.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,577.35 : 9,866.66 = 2,195.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,577.35/9,866.66 = 2,195.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,577.35x = 9,866.66 × 2,195.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,577.35x = 21,658,442.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,658,442.39/6,577.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,292.88

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