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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,582.63, 9,874.62 and 2,198.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,582.63, 9,874.62 and 2,198.91 is: 3,298.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,582.63 : 9,874.62 = 2,198.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,582.63/9,874.62 = 2,198.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,582.63x = 9,874.62 × 2,198.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,582.63x = 21,713,400.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,713,400.66/6,582.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,298.59

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