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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,663.20, 9,994.80 and 2,046.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,663.20, 9,994.80 and 2,046.24 is: 3,069.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,663.20 : 9,994.80 = 2,046.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,663.20/9,994.80 = 2,046.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,663.20x = 9,994.80 × 2,046.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,663.20x = 20,451,759.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,451,759.55/6,663.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,069.36

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