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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,577.79, 9,866.50 and 2,195.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,577.79, 9,866.50 and 2,195.33 is: 3,292.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,577.79 : 9,866.50 = 2,195.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,577.79/9,866.50 = 2,195.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,577.79x = 9,866.50 × 2,195.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,577.79x = 21,660,223.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,660,223.45/6,577.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,292.93

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