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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,607.12, 9,910.44 and 1,990

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,607.12, 9,910.44 and 1,990 is: 2,984.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,607.12 : 9,910.44 = 1,990 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,607.12/9,910.44 = 1,990/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,607.12x = 9,910.44 × 1,990
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,607.12x = 19,721,775.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,721,775.60/6,607.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,984.93

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