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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,649.11, 9,977.55 and 2,492.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,649.11, 9,977.55 and 2,492.04 is: 3,739.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,649.11 : 9,977.55 = 2,492.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,649.11/9,977.55 = 2,492.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,649.11x = 9,977.55 × 2,492.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,649.11x = 24,864,453.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,864,453.70/6,649.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,739.52

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