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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,640.68, 9,954.06 and 2,478.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,640.68, 9,954.06 and 2,478.90 is: 3,715.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,640.68 : 9,954.06 = 2,478.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,640.68/9,954.06 = 2,478.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,640.68x = 9,954.06 × 2,478.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,640.68x = 24,675,119.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,675,119.33/6,640.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,715.75

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