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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,655.48, 9,977.28 and 2,757.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,655.48, 9,977.28 and 2,757.40 is: 4,133.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,655.48 : 9,977.28 = 2,757.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,655.48/9,977.28 = 2,757.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,655.48x = 9,977.28 × 2,757.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,655.48x = 27,511,351.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,511,351.87/6,655.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,133.64

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