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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,661.24, 9,991.87 and 3,375.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,661.24, 9,991.87 and 3,375.28 is: 5,062.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,661.24 : 9,991.87 = 3,375.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,661.24/9,991.87 = 3,375.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,661.24x = 9,991.87 × 3,375.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,661.24x = 33,725,292.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,725,292.14/6,661.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,062.91

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