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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,580.40, 9,865.80 and 2,682.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,580.40, 9,865.80 and 2,682.80 is: 4,022.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,580.40 : 9,865.80 = 2,682.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,580.40/9,865.80 = 2,682.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,580.40x = 9,865.80 × 2,682.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,580.40x = 26,467,968.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,467,968.24/6,580.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,022.24

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