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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,660.40, 9,990.60 and 6,125.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,660.40, 9,990.60 and 6,125.80 is: 9,188.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,660.40 : 9,990.60 = 6,125.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,660.40/9,990.60 = 6,125.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,660.40x = 9,990.60 × 6,125.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,660.40x = 61,200,417.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,200,417.48/6,660.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,188.70

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