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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,644.62, 9,967.74 and 2,751.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,644.62, 9,967.74 and 2,751.76 is: 4,127.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,644.62 : 9,967.74 = 2,751.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,644.62/9,967.74 = 2,751.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,644.62x = 9,967.74 × 2,751.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,644.62x = 27,428,828.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,428,828.22/6,644.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,127.98

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