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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,652.67, 9,980.46 and 1,973.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,652.67, 9,980.46 and 1,973.05 is: 2,960.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,652.67 : 9,980.46 = 1,973.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,652.67/9,980.46 = 1,973.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,652.67x = 9,980.46 × 1,973.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,652.67x = 19,691,921.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,691,921.65/6,652.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,960.00

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