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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,581.66, 9,872.49 and 1,964.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,581.66, 9,872.49 and 1,964.66 is: 2,946.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,581.66 : 9,872.49 = 1,964.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,581.66/9,872.49 = 1,964.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,581.66x = 9,872.49 × 1,964.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,581.66x = 19,396,039.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,396,039.36/6,581.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,946.98

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