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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,612.08, 9,917.04 and 1,994

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,612.08, 9,917.04 and 1,994 is: 2,990.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,612.08 : 9,917.04 = 1,994 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,612.08/9,917.04 = 1,994/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,612.08x = 9,917.04 × 1,994
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,612.08x = 19,774,577.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,774,577.76/6,612.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,990.67

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