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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,635.60, 9,954.60 and 3,340.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,635.60, 9,954.60 and 3,340.40 is: 5,011.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,635.60 : 9,954.60 = 3,340.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,635.60/9,954.60 = 3,340.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,635.60x = 9,954.60 × 3,340.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,635.60x = 33,252,345.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,252,345.84/6,635.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,011.20

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