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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,638.50, 9,959.55 and 2,021.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,638.50, 9,959.55 and 2,021.50 is: 3,032.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,638.50 : 9,959.55 = 2,021.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,638.50/9,959.55 = 2,021.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,638.50x = 9,959.55 × 2,021.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,638.50x = 20,133,230.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,133,230.33/6,638.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,032.80

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