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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,638.16, 9,959.52 and 6,638.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,638.16, 9,959.52 and 6,638.16 is: 9,959.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,638.16 : 9,959.52 = 6,638.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,638.16/9,959.52 = 6,638.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,638.16x = 9,959.52 × 6,638.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,638.16x = 66,112,887.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,112,887.28/6,638.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,959.52

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