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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,660.38, 9,990.57 and 2,043.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,660.38, 9,990.57 and 2,043.38 is: 3,065.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,660.38 : 9,990.57 = 2,043.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,660.38/9,990.57 = 2,043.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,660.38x = 9,990.57 × 2,043.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,660.38x = 20,414,480.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,414,480.97/6,660.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,065.06

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