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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,621.33, 9,929.49 and 2,671.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,621.33, 9,929.49 and 2,671.26 is: 4,005.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,621.33 : 9,929.49 = 2,671.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,621.33/9,929.49 = 2,671.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,621.33x = 9,929.49 × 2,671.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,621.33x = 26,524,249.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,524,249.46/6,621.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,005.88

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