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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,662.52, 9,211.81 and 6,557.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,662.52, 9,211.81 and 6,557.27 is: 9,066.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,662.52 : 9,211.81 = 6,557.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,662.52/9,211.81 = 6,557.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,662.52x = 9,211.81 × 6,557.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,662.52x = 60,404,327.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,404,327.02/6,662.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,066.29

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