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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,580.04, 9,871.02 and 2,196.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,580.04, 9,871.02 and 2,196.45 is: 3,295.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,580.04 : 9,871.02 = 2,196.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,580.04/9,871.02 = 2,196.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,580.04x = 9,871.02 × 2,196.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,580.04x = 21,681,201.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,681,201.88/6,580.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,295.00

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