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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,651.79, 9,977.97 and 2,490.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,651.79, 9,977.97 and 2,490.71 is: 3,736.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,651.79 : 9,977.97 = 2,490.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,651.79/9,977.97 = 2,490.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,651.79x = 9,977.97 × 2,490.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,651.79x = 24,852,229.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,852,229.66/6,651.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,736.17

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