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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,652.53, 9,974.88 and 2,952.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,652.53, 9,974.88 and 2,952.99 is: 4,427.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,652.53 : 9,974.88 = 2,952.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,652.53/9,974.88 = 2,952.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,652.53x = 9,974.88 × 2,952.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,652.53x = 29,455,720.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,455,720.89/6,652.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,427.75

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