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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,664.08, 9,994.37 and 1,982.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,664.08, 9,994.37 and 1,982.83 is: 2,973.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,664.08 : 9,994.37 = 1,982.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,664.08/9,994.37 = 1,982.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,664.08x = 9,994.37 × 1,982.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,664.08x = 19,817,136.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,817,136.67/6,664.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,973.72

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