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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,650.37, 9,975.56 and 3,358.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,650.37, 9,975.56 and 3,358.94 is: 5,038.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,650.37 : 9,975.56 = 3,358.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,650.37/9,975.56 = 3,358.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,650.37x = 9,975.56 × 3,358.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,650.37x = 33,507,240.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,507,240.83/6,650.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,038.40

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