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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,652.32, 9,979.76 and 2,548

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,652.32, 9,979.76 and 2,548 is: 3,822.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,652.32 : 9,979.76 = 2,548 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,652.32/9,979.76 = 2,548/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,652.32x = 9,979.76 × 2,548
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,652.32x = 25,428,428.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,428,428.48/6,652.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,822.49

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