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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,651.47, 9,980.22 and 2,491.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,651.47, 9,980.22 and 2,491.79 is: 3,738.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,651.47 : 9,980.22 = 2,491.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,651.47/9,980.22 = 2,491.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,651.47x = 9,980.22 × 2,491.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,651.47x = 24,868,562.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,868,562.49/6,651.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,738.81

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