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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,639.66, 9,960.39 and 1,960.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,639.66, 9,960.39 and 1,960.01 is: 2,940.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,639.66 : 9,960.39 = 1,960.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,639.66/9,960.39 = 1,960.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,639.66x = 9,960.39 × 1,960.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,639.66x = 19,522,414.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,522,414.20/6,639.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,940.27

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