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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,621.59, 9,932.40 and 2,462.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,621.59, 9,932.40 and 2,462.65 is: 3,693.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,621.59 : 9,932.40 = 2,462.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,621.59/9,932.40 = 2,462.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,621.59x = 9,932.40 × 2,462.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,621.59x = 24,459,990.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,459,990.79/6,621.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,693.97

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