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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,639.89, 9,962.56 and 3,353.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,639.89, 9,962.56 and 3,353.92 is: 5,032.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,639.89 : 9,962.56 = 3,353.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,639.89/9,962.56 = 3,353.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,639.89x = 9,962.56 × 3,353.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,639.89x = 33,413,608.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,413,608.52/6,639.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,032.26

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