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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,658.61, 9,990.24 and 2,960.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,658.61, 9,990.24 and 2,960.48 is: 4,441.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,658.61 : 9,990.24 = 2,960.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,658.61/9,990.24 = 2,960.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,658.61x = 9,990.24 × 2,960.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,658.61x = 29,575,919.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,575,919.59/6,658.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,441.76

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