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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,654.58, 9,983.58 and 2,494.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,654.58, 9,983.58 and 2,494.65 is: 3,742.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,654.58 : 9,983.58 = 2,494.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,654.58/9,983.58 = 2,494.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,654.58x = 9,983.58 × 2,494.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,654.58x = 24,905,537.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,905,537.85/6,654.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,742.62

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