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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,639.03, 9,957.78 and 4,166.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,639.03, 9,957.78 and 4,166.51 is: 6,249.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,639.03 : 9,957.78 = 4,166.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,639.03/9,957.78 = 4,166.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,639.03x = 9,957.78 × 4,166.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,639.03x = 41,489,140.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,489,140.16/6,639.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,249.28

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