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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,643.10, 9,965.55 and 2,482.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,643.10, 9,965.55 and 2,482.10 is: 3,723.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,643.10 : 9,965.55 = 2,482.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,643.10/9,965.55 = 2,482.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,643.10x = 9,965.55 × 2,482.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,643.10x = 24,735,491.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,735,491.66/6,643.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,723.49

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