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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,660.83, 10,002.59 and 6,382.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,660.83, 10,002.59 and 6,382.19 is: 9,584.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,660.83 : 10,002.59 = 6,382.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,660.83/10,002.59 = 6,382.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,660.83x = 10,002.59 × 6,382.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,660.83x = 63,838,397.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,838,397.96/6,660.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,584.15

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