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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,658.56, 9,987.20 and 2,041.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,658.56, 9,987.20 and 2,041.60 is: 3,062.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,658.56 : 9,987.20 = 2,041.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,658.56/9,987.20 = 2,041.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,658.56x = 9,987.20 × 2,041.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,658.56x = 20,389,867.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,389,867.52/6,658.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,062.20

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