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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,663.23, 9,993.10 and 1,981.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,663.23, 9,993.10 and 1,981.98 is: 2,972.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,663.23 : 9,993.10 = 1,981.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,663.23/9,993.10 = 1,981.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,663.23x = 9,993.10 × 1,981.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,663.23x = 19,806,094.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,806,094.99/6,663.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,972.45

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