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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,662.08, 9,991.38 and 1,980.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,662.08, 9,991.38 and 1,980.83 is: 2,970.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,662.08 : 9,991.38 = 1,980.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,662.08/9,991.38 = 1,980.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,662.08x = 9,991.38 × 1,980.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,662.08x = 19,791,199.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,791,199.68/6,662.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,970.72

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