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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,648.62, 9,973.74 and 2,755.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,648.62, 9,973.74 and 2,755.76 is: 4,133.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,648.62 : 9,973.74 = 2,755.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,648.62/9,973.74 = 2,755.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,648.62x = 9,973.74 × 2,755.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,648.62x = 27,485,233.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,485,233.74/6,648.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,133.98

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