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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,508.70, 9,761.58 and 2,995.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,508.70, 9,761.58 and 2,995.33 is: 4,492.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,508.70 : 9,761.58 = 2,995.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,508.70/9,761.58 = 2,995.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,508.70x = 9,761.58 × 2,995.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,508.70x = 29,239,153.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,239,153.42/6,508.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,492.32

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