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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,516.36, 9,766.97 and 2,998.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,516.36, 9,766.97 and 2,998.98 is: 4,494.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,516.36 : 9,766.97 = 2,998.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,516.36/9,766.97 = 2,998.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,516.36x = 9,766.97 × 2,998.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,516.36x = 29,290,952.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,290,952.38/6,516.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,494.99

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