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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,582.52, 9,869.46 and 2,682.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,582.52, 9,869.46 and 2,682.37 is: 4,021.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,582.52 : 9,869.46 = 2,682.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,582.52/9,869.46 = 2,682.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,582.52x = 9,869.46 × 2,682.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,582.52x = 26,473,543.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,473,543.42/6,582.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,021.79

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