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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,662.89, 9,994.33 and 1,982.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,662.89, 9,994.33 and 1,982.88 is: 2,974.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,662.89 : 9,994.33 = 1,982.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,662.89/9,994.33 = 1,982.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,662.89x = 9,994.33 × 1,982.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,662.89x = 19,817,557.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,817,557.07/6,662.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,974.32

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