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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,639.92, 9,961.50 and 2,022.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,639.92, 9,961.50 and 2,022.92 is: 3,034.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,639.92 : 9,961.50 = 2,022.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,639.92/9,961.50 = 2,022.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,639.92x = 9,961.50 × 2,022.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,639.92x = 20,151,267.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,151,267.77/6,639.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,034.87

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