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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,550.30, 9,829.50 and 2,654.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,550.30, 9,829.50 and 2,654.74 is: 3,983.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,550.30 : 9,829.50 = 2,654.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,550.30/9,829.50 = 2,654.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,550.30x = 9,829.50 × 2,654.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,550.30x = 26,094,766.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,094,766.83/6,550.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,983.75

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