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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,652, 9,977.22 and 4,179.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,652, 9,977.22 and 4,179.52 is: 6,268.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,652 : 9,977.22 = 4,179.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,652/9,977.22 = 4,179.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,652x = 9,977.22 × 4,179.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,652x = 41,699,990.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,699,990.53/6,652
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,268.79

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