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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,639.36, 9,958.68 and 2,022

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,639.36, 9,958.68 and 2,022 is: 3,032.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,639.36 : 9,958.68 = 2,022 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,639.36/9,958.68 = 2,022/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,639.36x = 9,958.68 × 2,022
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,639.36x = 20,136,450.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,136,450.96/6,639.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,032.89

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