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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,652.72, 9,980.68 and 3,365.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,652.72, 9,980.68 and 3,365.72 is: 5,049.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,652.72 : 9,980.68 = 3,365.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,652.72/9,980.68 = 3,365.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,652.72x = 9,980.68 × 3,365.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,652.72x = 33,592,174.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,592,174.29/6,652.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,049.39

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