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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,638.52, 9,958.04 and 2,021.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,638.52, 9,958.04 and 2,021.52 is: 3,032.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,638.52 : 9,958.04 = 2,021.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,638.52/9,958.04 = 2,021.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,638.52x = 9,958.04 × 2,021.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,638.52x = 20,130,377.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,130,377.02/6,638.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,032.36

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