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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,644.13, 9,967.58 and 5,556.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,644.13, 9,967.58 and 5,556.11 is: 8,335.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,644.13 : 9,967.58 = 5,556.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,644.13/9,967.58 = 5,556.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,644.13x = 9,967.58 × 5,556.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,644.13x = 55,380,893.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,380,893.30/6,644.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,335.31

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