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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,660.63, 9,994.59 and 5,013.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,660.63, 9,994.59 and 5,013.09 is: 7,522.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,660.63 : 9,994.59 = 5,013.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,660.63/9,994.59 = 5,013.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,660.63x = 9,994.59 × 5,013.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,660.63x = 50,103,779.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,103,779.18/6,660.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,522.38

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