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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,647.51, 9,973.52 and 4,179.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,647.51, 9,973.52 and 4,179.44 is: 6,270.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,647.51 : 9,973.52 = 4,179.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,647.51/9,973.52 = 4,179.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,647.51x = 9,973.52 × 4,179.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,647.51x = 41,683,657.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,683,657.66/6,647.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,270.57

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