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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,651.29, 9,977.22 and 2,490.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,651.29, 9,977.22 and 2,490.21 is: 3,735.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,651.29 : 9,977.22 = 2,490.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,651.29/9,977.22 = 2,490.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,651.29x = 9,977.22 × 2,490.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,651.29x = 24,845,373.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,845,373.02/6,651.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,735.42

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