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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,577.56, 9,866.40 and 2,195

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,577.56, 9,866.40 and 2,195 is: 3,292.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,577.56 : 9,866.40 = 2,195 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,577.56/9,866.40 = 2,195/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,577.56x = 9,866.40 × 2,195
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,577.56x = 21,656,748
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,656,748/6,577.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,292.52

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