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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,650.56, 9,977.19 and 2,490.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,650.56, 9,977.19 and 2,490.47 is: 3,736.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,650.56 : 9,977.19 = 2,490.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,650.56/9,977.19 = 2,490.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,650.56x = 9,977.19 × 2,490.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,650.56x = 24,847,892.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,847,892.38/6,650.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,736.21

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