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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,654.80, 9,983.42 and 2,759.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,654.80, 9,983.42 and 2,759.48 is: 4,139.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,654.80 : 9,983.42 = 2,759.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,654.80/9,983.42 = 2,759.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,654.80x = 9,983.42 × 2,759.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,654.80x = 27,549,047.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,549,047.82/6,654.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,139.73

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