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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,656.68, 9,983.30 and 1,975.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,656.68, 9,983.30 and 1,975.58 is: 2,962.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,656.68 : 9,983.30 = 1,975.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,656.68/9,983.30 = 1,975.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,656.68x = 9,983.30 × 1,975.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,656.68x = 19,722,800.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,722,800.27/6,656.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,962.86

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