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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,621.78, 9,924.85 and 2,916.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,621.78, 9,924.85 and 2,916.27 is: 4,370.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,621.78 : 9,924.85 = 2,916.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,621.78/9,924.85 = 2,916.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,621.78x = 9,924.85 × 2,916.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,621.78x = 28,943,529.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,943,529.55/6,621.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,370.96

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