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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,659.52, 9,990.72 and 3,739.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,659.52, 9,990.72 and 3,739.52 is: 5,610.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,659.52 : 9,990.72 = 3,739.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,659.52/9,990.72 = 3,739.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,659.52x = 9,990.72 × 3,739.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,659.52x = 37,360,497.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,360,497.25/6,659.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,610.09

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