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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,577.96, 9,864.22 and 2,679.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,577.96, 9,864.22 and 2,679.72 is: 4,018.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,577.96 : 9,864.22 = 2,679.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,577.96/9,864.22 = 2,679.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,577.96x = 9,864.22 × 2,679.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,577.96x = 26,433,347.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,433,347.62/6,577.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,018.47

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