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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,659.60, 9,989.40 and 2,042.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,659.60, 9,989.40 and 2,042.60 is: 3,063.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,659.60 : 9,989.40 = 2,042.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,659.60/9,989.40 = 2,042.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,659.60x = 9,989.40 × 2,042.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,659.60x = 20,404,348.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,404,348.44/6,659.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,063.90

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