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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,366.36, 9,544.14 and 2,666.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,366.36, 9,544.14 and 2,666.82 is: 3,997.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,366.36 : 9,544.14 = 2,666.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,366.36/9,544.14 = 2,666.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,366.36x = 9,544.14 × 2,666.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,366.36x = 25,452,503.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,452,503.43/6,366.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,997.97

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