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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,666.08, 9,998.99 and 1,989.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,666.08, 9,998.99 and 1,989.26 is: 2,983.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,666.08 : 9,998.99 = 1,989.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,666.08/9,998.99 = 1,989.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,666.08x = 9,998.99 × 1,989.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,666.08x = 19,890,595.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,890,595.82/6,666.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,983.85

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