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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,664.64, 9,996.69 and 2,047.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,664.64, 9,996.69 and 2,047.64 is: 3,071.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,664.64 : 9,996.69 = 2,047.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,664.64/9,996.69 = 2,047.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,664.64x = 9,996.69 × 2,047.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,664.64x = 20,469,622.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,469,622.31/6,664.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,071.38

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