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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,637.93, 9,958.34 and 2,020.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,637.93, 9,958.34 and 2,020.81 is: 3,031.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,637.93 : 9,958.34 = 2,020.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,637.93/9,958.34 = 2,020.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,637.93x = 9,958.34 × 2,020.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,637.93x = 20,123,913.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,123,913.06/6,637.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,031.65

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