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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,802.44, 10,264.92 and 6,558.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,802.44, 10,264.92 and 6,558.36 is: 9,896.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,802.44 : 10,264.92 = 6,558.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,802.44/10,264.92 = 6,558.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,802.44x = 10,264.92 × 6,558.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,802.44x = 67,321,040.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,321,040.73/6,802.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,896.60

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