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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,508.76, 9,763.89 and 2,998.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,508.76, 9,763.89 and 2,998.92 is: 4,498.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,508.76 : 9,763.89 = 2,998.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,508.76/9,763.89 = 2,998.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,508.76x = 9,763.89 × 2,998.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,508.76x = 29,281,167.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,281,167.24/6,508.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,498.74

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