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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,649.55, 9,971.25 and 1,967.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,649.55, 9,971.25 and 1,967.88 is: 2,950.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,649.55 : 9,971.25 = 1,967.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,649.55/9,971.25 = 1,967.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,649.55x = 9,971.25 × 1,967.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,649.55x = 19,622,243.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,622,243.29/6,649.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,950.91

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