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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,645.78, 9,969.87 and 2,750.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,645.78, 9,969.87 and 2,750.49 is: 4,126.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,645.78 : 9,969.87 = 2,750.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,645.78/9,969.87 = 2,750.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,645.78x = 9,969.87 × 2,750.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,645.78x = 27,422,027.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,422,027.74/6,645.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,126.23

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