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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,652.83, 9,968.26 and 2,949.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,652.83, 9,968.26 and 2,949.51 is: 4,419.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,652.83 : 9,968.26 = 2,949.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,652.83/9,968.26 = 2,949.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,652.83x = 9,968.26 × 2,949.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,652.83x = 29,401,482.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,401,482.55/6,652.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,419.39

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