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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,665.48, 9,995.10 and 1,983.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,665.48, 9,995.10 and 1,983.76 is: 2,974.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,665.48 : 9,995.10 = 1,983.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,665.48/9,995.10 = 1,983.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,665.48x = 9,995.10 × 1,983.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,665.48x = 19,827,879.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,827,879.58/6,665.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,974.71

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