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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,652.03, 9,972.57 and 2,649.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,652.03, 9,972.57 and 2,649.82 is: 3,972.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,652.03 : 9,972.57 = 2,649.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,652.03/9,972.57 = 2,649.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,652.03x = 9,972.57 × 2,649.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,652.03x = 26,425,497.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,425,497.13/6,652.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,972.55

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