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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,636.99, 9,959.54 and 2,740.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,636.99, 9,959.54 and 2,740.89 is: 4,113.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,636.99 : 9,959.54 = 2,740.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,636.99/9,959.54 = 2,740.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,636.99x = 9,959.54 × 2,740.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,636.99x = 27,298,003.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,298,003.59/6,636.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,113.01

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