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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,655.94, 9,990.04 and 3,371.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,655.94, 9,990.04 and 3,371.32 is: 5,060.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,655.94 : 9,990.04 = 3,371.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,655.94/9,990.04 = 3,371.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,655.94x = 9,990.04 × 3,371.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,655.94x = 33,679,621.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,679,621.65/6,655.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,060.08

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