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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,577.89, 9,860.41 and 2,627.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,577.89, 9,860.41 and 2,627.97 is: 3,939.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,577.89 : 9,860.41 = 2,627.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,577.89/9,860.41 = 2,627.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,577.89x = 9,860.41 × 2,627.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,577.89x = 25,912,861.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,912,861.67/6,577.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,939.39

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