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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,580.44, 9,863.84 and 2,881.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,580.44, 9,863.84 and 2,881.96 is: 4,319.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,580.44 : 9,863.84 = 2,881.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,580.44/9,863.84 = 2,881.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,580.44x = 9,863.84 × 2,881.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,580.44x = 28,427,192.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,427,192.33/6,580.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,319.95

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