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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,621.70, 9,928.50 and 2,674.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,621.70, 9,928.50 and 2,674.78 is: 4,010.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,621.70 : 9,928.50 = 2,674.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,621.70/9,928.50 = 2,674.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,621.70x = 9,928.50 × 2,674.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,621.70x = 26,556,553.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,556,553.23/6,621.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,010.53

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