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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,602.49, 9,903.76 and 1,985.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,602.49, 9,903.76 and 1,985.49 is: 2,978.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,602.49 : 9,903.76 = 1,985.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,602.49/9,903.76 = 1,985.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,602.49x = 9,903.76 × 1,985.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,602.49x = 19,663,811.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,663,811.48/6,602.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,978.24

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