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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,660.02, 9,183.58 and 4,535.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,660.02, 9,183.58 and 4,535.90 is: 6,254.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,660.02 : 9,183.58 = 4,535.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,660.02/9,183.58 = 4,535.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,660.02x = 9,183.58 × 4,535.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,660.02x = 41,655,777.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,655,777.70/6,660.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,254.60

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