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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,649.22, 9,977.64 and 3,362.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,649.22, 9,977.64 and 3,362.58 is: 5,045.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,649.22 : 9,977.64 = 3,362.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,649.22/9,977.64 = 3,362.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,649.22x = 9,977.64 × 3,362.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,649.22x = 33,550,612.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,550,612.71/6,649.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,045.80

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