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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,642.96, 9,966.12 and 2,026

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,642.96, 9,966.12 and 2,026 is: 3,039.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,642.96 : 9,966.12 = 2,026 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,642.96/9,966.12 = 2,026/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,642.96x = 9,966.12 × 2,026
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,642.96x = 20,191,359.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,191,359.12/6,642.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,039.51

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