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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,658.48, 9,989.49 and 2,275.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,658.48, 9,989.49 and 2,275.93 is: 3,414.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,658.48 : 9,989.49 = 2,275.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,658.48/9,989.49 = 2,275.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,658.48x = 9,989.49 × 2,275.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,658.48x = 22,735,379.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,735,379.98/6,658.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,414.50

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