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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,660.01, 9,982.42 and 4,162.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,660.01, 9,982.42 and 4,162.35 is: 6,238.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,660.01 : 9,982.42 = 4,162.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,660.01/9,982.42 = 4,162.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,660.01x = 9,982.42 × 4,162.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,660.01x = 41,550,325.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,550,325.89/6,660.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,238.78

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