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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,649.36, 9,975.89 and 2,901.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,649.36, 9,975.89 and 2,901.47 is: 4,353.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,649.36 : 9,975.89 = 2,901.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,649.36/9,975.89 = 2,901.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,649.36x = 9,975.89 × 2,901.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,649.36x = 28,944,745.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,944,745.56/6,649.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,353.01

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