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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,583.05, 9,878.51 and 2,365.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,583.05, 9,878.51 and 2,365.95 is: 3,550.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,583.05 : 9,878.51 = 2,365.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,583.05/9,878.51 = 2,365.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,583.05x = 9,878.51 × 2,365.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,583.05x = 23,372,048.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,372,048.90/6,583.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,550.34

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