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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,650.58, 9,964.89 and 2,947.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,650.58, 9,964.89 and 2,947.26 is: 4,416.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,650.58 : 9,964.89 = 2,947.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,650.58/9,964.89 = 2,947.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,650.58x = 9,964.89 × 2,947.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,650.58x = 29,369,121.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,369,121.70/6,650.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,416.02

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