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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,639.50, 9,961.05 and 2,022.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,639.50, 9,961.05 and 2,022.50 is: 3,034.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,639.50 : 9,961.05 = 2,022.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,639.50/9,961.05 = 2,022.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,639.50x = 9,961.05 × 2,022.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,639.50x = 20,146,223.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,146,223.63/6,639.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,034.30

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