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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,622.98, 9,931.98 and 1,942.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,622.98, 9,931.98 and 1,942.02 is: 2,912.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,622.98 : 9,931.98 = 1,942.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,622.98/9,931.98 = 1,942.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,622.98x = 9,931.98 × 1,942.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,622.98x = 19,288,103.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,288,103.80/6,622.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,912.30

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