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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,607.81, 9,911.72 and 1,990.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,607.81, 9,911.72 and 1,990.81 is: 2,986.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,607.81 : 9,911.72 = 1,990.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,607.81/9,911.72 = 1,990.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,607.81x = 9,911.72 × 1,990.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,607.81x = 19,732,351.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,732,351.29/6,607.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,986.22

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