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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,581.88, 9,872.82 and 2,634.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,581.88, 9,872.82 and 2,634.92 is: 3,952.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,581.88 : 9,872.82 = 2,634.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,581.88/9,872.82 = 2,634.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,581.88x = 9,872.82 × 2,634.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,581.88x = 26,014,075.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,014,075.77/6,581.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,952.38

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