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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,607.06, 9,912.30 and 1,990.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,607.06, 9,912.30 and 1,990.06 is: 2,985.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,607.06 : 9,912.30 = 1,990.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,607.06/9,912.30 = 1,990.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,607.06x = 9,912.30 × 1,990.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,607.06x = 19,726,071.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,726,071.74/6,607.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,985.61

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