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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,653.72, 9,980.58 and 2,705.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,653.72, 9,980.58 and 2,705.38 is: 4,058.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,653.72 : 9,980.58 = 2,705.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,653.72/9,980.58 = 2,705.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,653.72x = 9,980.58 × 2,705.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,653.72x = 27,001,261.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,001,261.52/6,653.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,058.07

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