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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,652.76, 9,978.78 and 2,035.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,652.76, 9,978.78 and 2,035.76 is: 3,053.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,652.76 : 9,978.78 = 2,035.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,652.76/9,978.78 = 2,035.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,652.76x = 9,978.78 × 2,035.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,652.76x = 20,314,401.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,314,401.17/6,652.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,053.53

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