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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,580.80, 9,874.08 and 2,686.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,580.80, 9,874.08 and 2,686.08 is: 4,030.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,580.80 : 9,874.08 = 2,686.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,580.80/9,874.08 = 2,686.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,580.80x = 9,874.08 × 2,686.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,580.80x = 26,522,568.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,522,568.81/6,580.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,030.30

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