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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,642, 9,965.88 and 2,538

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,642, 9,965.88 and 2,538 is: 3,808.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,642 : 9,965.88 = 2,538 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,642/9,965.88 = 2,538/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,642x = 9,965.88 × 2,538
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,642x = 25,293,403.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,293,403.44/6,642
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,808.10

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