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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,650.57, 9,978.79 and 3,529.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,650.57, 9,978.79 and 3,529.82 is: 5,296.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,650.57 : 9,978.79 = 3,529.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,650.57/9,978.79 = 3,529.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,650.57x = 9,978.79 × 3,529.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,650.57x = 35,223,332.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,223,332.52/6,650.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,296.29

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