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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,659.84, 9,986.80 and 2,041.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,659.84, 9,986.80 and 2,041.76 is: 3,061.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,659.84 : 9,986.80 = 2,041.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,659.84/9,986.80 = 2,041.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,659.84x = 9,986.80 × 2,041.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,659.84x = 20,390,648.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,390,648.77/6,659.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,061.73

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