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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,657.54, 9,982.71 and 2,039.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,657.54, 9,982.71 and 2,039.94 is: 3,058.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,657.54 : 9,982.71 = 2,039.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,657.54/9,982.71 = 2,039.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,657.54x = 9,982.71 × 2,039.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,657.54x = 20,364,129.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,364,129.44/6,657.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,058.81

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