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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,635.24, 9,953.42 and 2,018.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,635.24, 9,953.42 and 2,018.24 is: 3,027.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,635.24 : 9,953.42 = 2,018.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,635.24/9,953.42 = 2,018.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,635.24x = 9,953.42 × 2,018.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,635.24x = 20,088,390.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,088,390.38/6,635.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,027.53

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