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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,664.21, 9,997.97 and 1,984.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,664.21, 9,997.97 and 1,984.20 is: 2,976.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,664.21 : 9,997.97 = 1,984.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,664.21/9,997.97 = 1,984.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,664.21x = 9,997.97 × 1,984.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,664.21x = 19,837,972.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,837,972.07/6,664.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,976.79

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