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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,644.79, 9,963.07 and 2,482.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,644.79, 9,963.07 and 2,482.65 is: 3,722.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,644.79 : 9,963.07 = 2,482.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,644.79/9,963.07 = 2,482.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,644.79x = 9,963.07 × 2,482.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,644.79x = 24,734,809.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,734,809.53/6,644.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,722.44

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