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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,635.05, 9,949.69 and 2,016.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,635.05, 9,949.69 and 2,016.97 is: 3,024.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,635.05 : 9,949.69 = 2,016.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,635.05/9,949.69 = 2,016.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,635.05x = 9,949.69 × 2,016.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,635.05x = 20,068,226.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,068,226.24/6,635.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,024.58

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