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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,636.52, 9,957.44 and 2,740

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,636.52, 9,957.44 and 2,740 is: 4,111.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,636.52 : 9,957.44 = 2,740 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,636.52/9,957.44 = 2,740/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,636.52x = 9,957.44 × 2,740
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,636.52x = 27,283,385.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,283,385.60/6,636.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,111.10

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