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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,644.59, 30,975.08 and 6,606.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,644.59, 30,975.08 and 6,606.78 is: 9,912.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,644.59 : 30,975.08 = 6,606.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,644.59/30,975.08 = 6,606.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,644.59x = 30,975.08 × 6,606.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,644.59x = 204,645,539.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,645,539.04/20,644.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,912.79

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