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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,650.69, 9,977.38 and 2,490.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,650.69, 9,977.38 and 2,490.59 is: 3,736.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,650.69 : 9,977.38 = 2,490.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,650.69/9,977.38 = 2,490.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,650.69x = 9,977.38 × 2,490.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,650.69x = 24,849,581.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,849,581.57/6,650.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,736.39

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