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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,644.80, 9,963.84 and 2,027.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,644.80, 9,963.84 and 2,027.20 is: 3,039.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,644.80 : 9,963.84 = 2,027.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,644.80/9,963.84 = 2,027.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,644.80x = 9,963.84 × 2,027.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,644.80x = 20,198,696.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,198,696.45/6,644.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,039.77

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