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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,655.75, 9,983.35 and 1,975.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,655.75, 9,983.35 and 1,975.57 is: 2,963.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,655.75 : 9,983.35 = 1,975.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,655.75/9,983.35 = 1,975.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,655.75x = 9,983.35 × 1,975.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,655.75x = 19,722,806.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,722,806.76/6,655.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,963.27

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