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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,670.62, 10,005.94 and 1,990.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,670.62, 10,005.94 and 1,990.51 is: 2,985.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,670.62 : 10,005.94 = 1,990.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,670.62/10,005.94 = 1,990.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,670.62x = 10,005.94 × 1,990.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,670.62x = 19,916,923.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,916,923.63/6,670.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,985.77

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