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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,579.68, 9,868.62 and 2,197.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,579.68, 9,868.62 and 2,197.04 is: 3,295.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,579.68 : 9,868.62 = 2,197.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,579.68/9,868.62 = 2,197.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,579.68x = 9,868.62 × 2,197.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,579.68x = 21,681,752.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,681,752.88/6,579.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,295.26

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