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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,650.47, 9,975.66 and 2,701.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,650.47, 9,975.66 and 2,701.68 is: 4,052.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,650.47 : 9,975.66 = 2,701.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,650.47/9,975.66 = 2,701.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,650.47x = 9,975.66 × 2,701.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,650.47x = 26,951,041.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,951,041.11/6,650.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,052.50

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