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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,580.08, 9,877.40 and 2,687.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,580.08, 9,877.40 and 2,687.20 is: 4,033.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,580.08 : 9,877.40 = 2,687.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,580.08/9,877.40 = 2,687.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,580.08x = 9,877.40 × 2,687.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,580.08x = 26,542,549.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,542,549.28/6,580.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,033.77

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