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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,617.97, 9,924.96 and 2,667.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,617.97, 9,924.96 and 2,667.96 is: 4,001.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,617.97 : 9,924.96 = 2,667.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,617.97/9,924.96 = 2,667.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,617.97x = 9,924.96 × 2,667.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,617.97x = 26,479,396.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,479,396.28/6,617.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,001.14

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