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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,619.74, 9,929.88 and 2,002.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,619.74, 9,929.88 and 2,002.74 is: 3,004.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,619.74 : 9,929.88 = 2,002.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,619.74/9,929.88 = 2,002.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,619.74x = 9,929.88 × 2,002.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,619.74x = 19,886,967.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,886,967.87/6,619.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,004.19

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