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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,336.60, 9,512.70 and 3,996.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,336.60, 9,512.70 and 3,996.60 is: 5,999.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,336.60 : 9,512.70 = 3,996.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,336.60/9,512.70 = 3,996.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,336.60x = 9,512.70 × 3,996.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,336.60x = 38,018,456.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,018,456.82/6,336.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,999.82

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