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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,670.15, 10,005.72 and 1,989.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,670.15, 10,005.72 and 1,989.79 is: 2,984.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,670.15 : 10,005.72 = 1,989.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,670.15/10,005.72 = 1,989.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,670.15x = 10,005.72 × 1,989.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,670.15x = 19,909,256.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,909,256.58/6,670.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,984.83

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