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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,655.56, 9,983.28 and 2,551.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,655.56, 9,983.28 and 2,551.56 is: 3,827.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,655.56 : 9,983.28 = 2,551.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,655.56/9,983.28 = 2,551.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,655.56x = 9,983.28 × 2,551.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,655.56x = 25,472,937.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,472,937.92/6,655.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,827.32

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