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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,655.80, 9,983.70 and 2,759.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,655.80, 9,983.70 and 2,759.16 is: 4,138.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,655.80 : 9,983.70 = 2,759.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,655.80/9,983.70 = 2,759.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,655.80x = 9,983.70 × 2,759.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,655.80x = 27,546,625.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,546,625.69/6,655.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,138.74

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