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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,610.61, 9,915.95 and 2,663.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,610.61, 9,915.95 and 2,663.69 is: 3,995.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,610.61 : 9,915.95 = 2,663.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,610.61/9,915.95 = 2,663.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,610.61x = 9,915.95 × 2,663.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,610.61x = 26,412,973.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,412,973.93/6,610.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,995.54

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