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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,661.59, 9,993.47 and 2,044.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,661.59, 9,993.47 and 2,044.59 is: 3,067.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,661.59 : 9,993.47 = 2,044.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,661.59/9,993.47 = 2,044.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,661.59x = 9,993.47 × 2,044.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,661.59x = 20,432,538.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,432,538.60/6,661.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,067.22

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