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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,584.63, 9,876.95 and 2,637.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,584.63, 9,876.95 and 2,637.67 is: 3,956.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,584.63 : 9,876.95 = 2,637.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,584.63/9,876.95 = 2,637.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,584.63x = 9,876.95 × 2,637.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,584.63x = 26,052,134.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,052,134.71/6,584.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,956.51

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