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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,611.79, 9,919.32 and 1,994.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,611.79, 9,919.32 and 1,994.79 is: 2,992.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,611.79 : 9,919.32 = 1,994.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,611.79/9,919.32 = 1,994.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,611.79x = 9,919.32 × 1,994.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,611.79x = 19,786,960.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,786,960.34/6,611.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,992.68

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