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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,605.67, 9,899.96 and 5,039.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,605.67, 9,899.96 and 5,039.90 is: 7,553.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,605.67 : 9,899.96 = 5,039.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,605.67/9,899.96 = 5,039.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,605.67x = 9,899.96 × 5,039.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,605.67x = 49,894,733.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,894,733.70/6,605.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,553.32

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