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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,655.08, 9,984.59 and 1,975.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,655.08, 9,984.59 and 1,975.23 is: 2,963.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,655.08 : 9,984.59 = 1,975.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,655.08/9,984.59 = 1,975.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,655.08x = 9,984.59 × 1,975.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,655.08x = 19,721,861.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,721,861.71/6,655.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,963.43

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