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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,663.60, 9,995.48 and 1,983.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,663.60, 9,995.48 and 1,983.50 is: 2,975.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,663.60 : 9,995.48 = 1,983.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,663.60/9,995.48 = 1,983.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,663.60x = 9,995.48 × 1,983.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,663.60x = 19,826,034.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,826,034.58/6,663.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,975.27

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