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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,660.76, 9,988.26 and 2,042.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,660.76, 9,988.26 and 2,042.68 is: 3,063.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,660.76 : 9,988.26 = 2,042.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,660.76/9,988.26 = 2,042.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,660.76x = 9,988.26 × 2,042.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,660.76x = 20,402,818.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,402,818.94/6,660.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,063.14

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