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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,649.56, 9,975.96 and 2,952.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,649.56, 9,975.96 and 2,952.99 is: 4,430.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,649.56 : 9,975.96 = 2,952.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,649.56/9,975.96 = 2,952.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,649.56x = 9,975.96 × 2,952.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,649.56x = 29,458,910.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,458,910.12/6,649.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,430.20

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