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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,650.78, 9,979.65 and 2,955.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,650.78, 9,979.65 and 2,955.65 is: 4,435.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,650.78 : 9,979.65 = 2,955.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,650.78/9,979.65 = 2,955.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,650.78x = 9,979.65 × 2,955.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,650.78x = 29,496,302.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,496,302.62/6,650.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,435.02

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