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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,654.63, 9,987.59 and 2,708.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,654.63, 9,987.59 and 2,708.81 is: 4,065.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,654.63 : 9,987.59 = 2,708.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,654.63/9,987.59 = 2,708.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,654.63x = 9,987.59 × 2,708.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,654.63x = 27,054,420.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,054,420.19/6,654.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,065.50

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