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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,609.87, 9,912.51 and 2,659.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,609.87, 9,912.51 and 2,659.95 is: 3,989.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,609.87 : 9,912.51 = 2,659.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,609.87/9,912.51 = 2,659.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,609.87x = 9,912.51 × 2,659.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,609.87x = 26,366,780.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,366,780.97/6,609.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,989.00

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