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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,665.08, 9,995.88 and 1,983.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,665.08, 9,995.88 and 1,983.82 is: 2,975.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,665.08 : 9,995.88 = 1,983.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,665.08/9,995.88 = 1,983.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,665.08x = 9,995.88 × 1,983.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,665.08x = 19,830,026.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,830,026.66/6,665.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,975.21

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