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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,638.04, 9,958.68 and 2,021.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,638.04, 9,958.68 and 2,021.04 is: 3,032.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,638.04 : 9,958.68 = 2,021.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,638.04/9,958.68 = 2,021.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,638.04x = 9,958.68 × 2,021.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,638.04x = 20,126,890.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,126,890.63/6,638.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,032.05

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