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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,649.64, 9,977.95 and 2,954.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,649.64, 9,977.95 and 2,954.52 is: 4,433.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,649.64 : 9,977.95 = 2,954.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,649.64/9,977.95 = 2,954.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,649.64x = 9,977.95 × 2,954.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,649.64x = 29,480,056.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,480,056.53/6,649.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,433.33

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