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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,639.57, 9,959.76 and 2,744.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,639.57, 9,959.76 and 2,744.28 is: 4,116.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,639.57 : 9,959.76 = 2,744.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,639.57/9,959.76 = 2,744.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,639.57x = 9,959.76 × 2,744.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,639.57x = 27,332,370.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,332,370.17/6,639.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,116.59

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