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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,664.58, 9,995.13 and 1,983.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,664.58, 9,995.13 and 1,983.33 is: 2,974.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,664.58 : 9,995.13 = 1,983.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,664.58/9,995.13 = 1,983.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,664.58x = 9,995.13 × 1,983.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,664.58x = 19,823,641.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,823,641.18/6,664.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,974.48

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