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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,650.48, 9,975.71 and 2,701.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,650.48, 9,975.71 and 2,701.82 is: 4,052.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,650.48 : 9,975.71 = 2,701.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,650.48/9,975.71 = 2,701.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,650.48x = 9,975.71 × 2,701.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,650.48x = 26,952,509.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,952,509.40/6,650.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,052.72

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