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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,650.27, 9,977.70 and 2,955.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,650.27, 9,977.70 and 2,955.09 is: 4,433.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,650.27 : 9,977.70 = 2,955.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,650.27/9,977.70 = 2,955.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,650.27x = 9,977.70 × 2,955.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,650.27x = 29,485,001.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,485,001.49/6,650.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,433.65

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