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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,580.80, 9,864.96 and 2,195.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,580.80, 9,864.96 and 2,195.22 is: 3,290.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,580.80 : 9,864.96 = 2,195.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,580.80/9,864.96 = 2,195.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,580.80x = 9,864.96 × 2,195.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,580.80x = 21,655,757.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,655,757.49/6,580.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,290.75

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