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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,659.38, 9,990.52 and 3,329.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,659.38, 9,990.52 and 3,329.44 is: 4,994.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,659.38 : 9,990.52 = 3,329.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,659.38/9,990.52 = 3,329.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,659.38x = 9,990.52 × 3,329.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,659.38x = 33,262,836.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,262,836.91/6,659.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,994.88

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