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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,657.26, 9,985.93 and 2,958.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,657.26, 9,985.93 and 2,958.62 is: 4,437.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,657.26 : 9,985.93 = 2,958.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,657.26/9,985.93 = 2,958.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,657.26x = 9,985.93 × 2,958.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,657.26x = 29,544,572.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,544,572.22/6,657.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,437.95

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