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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,650.56, 9,976.38 and 3,730.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,650.56, 9,976.38 and 3,730.24 is: 5,595.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,650.56 : 9,976.38 = 3,730.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,650.56/9,976.38 = 3,730.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,650.56x = 9,976.38 × 3,730.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,650.56x = 37,214,291.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,214,291.73/6,650.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,595.66

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