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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,618.64, 9,927.96 and 2,001.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,618.64, 9,927.96 and 2,001.64 is: 3,002.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,618.64 : 9,927.96 = 2,001.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,618.64/9,927.96 = 2,001.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,618.64x = 9,927.96 × 2,001.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,618.64x = 19,872,201.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,872,201.85/6,618.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,002.46

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