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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,653.68, 9,982.22 and 2,493.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,653.68, 9,982.22 and 2,493.71 is: 3,741.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,653.68 : 9,982.22 = 2,493.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,653.68/9,982.22 = 2,493.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,653.68x = 9,982.22 × 2,493.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,653.68x = 24,892,761.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,892,761.84/6,653.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,741.20

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