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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,652.78, 9,969.72 and 2,953.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,652.78, 9,969.72 and 2,953.78 is: 4,426.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,652.78 : 9,969.72 = 2,953.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,652.78/9,969.72 = 2,953.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,652.78x = 9,969.72 × 2,953.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,652.78x = 29,448,359.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,448,359.54/6,652.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,426.47

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