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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,661.62, 9,196.56 and 4,305.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,661.62, 9,196.56 and 4,305.11 is: 5,943.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,661.62 : 9,196.56 = 4,305.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,661.62/9,196.56 = 4,305.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,661.62x = 9,196.56 × 4,305.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,661.62x = 39,592,156.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,592,156.44/6,661.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,943.32

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