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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,636.20, 9,955.58 and 2,019.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,636.20, 9,955.58 and 2,019.24 is: 3,029.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,636.20 : 9,955.58 = 2,019.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,636.20/9,955.58 = 2,019.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,636.20x = 9,955.58 × 2,019.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,636.20x = 20,102,705.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,102,705.36/6,636.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,029.25

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