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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,651.28, 9,978.64 and 2,491.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,651.28, 9,978.64 and 2,491.62 is: 3,738.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,651.28 : 9,978.64 = 2,491.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,651.28/9,978.64 = 2,491.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,651.28x = 9,978.64 × 2,491.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,651.28x = 24,862,979.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,862,979.00/6,651.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,738.07

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