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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,646.61, 9,969.56 and 2,029.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,646.61, 9,969.56 and 2,029.25 is: 3,043.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,646.61 : 9,969.56 = 2,029.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,646.61/9,969.56 = 2,029.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,646.61x = 9,969.56 × 2,029.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,646.61x = 20,230,719.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,230,719.48/6,646.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,043.77

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