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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,652.08, 9,979.83 and 2,492.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,652.08, 9,979.83 and 2,492.15 is: 3,738.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,652.08 : 9,979.83 = 2,492.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,652.08/9,979.83 = 2,492.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,652.08x = 9,979.83 × 2,492.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,652.08x = 24,871,183.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,871,183.44/6,652.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,738.86

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