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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,621.32, 9,933.26 and 2,517

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,621.32, 9,933.26 and 2,517 is: 3,775.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,621.32 : 9,933.26 = 2,517 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,621.32/9,933.26 = 2,517/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,621.32x = 9,933.26 × 2,517
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,621.32x = 25,002,015.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,002,015.42/6,621.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,775.99

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