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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,662.57, 9,995.87 and 3,546.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,662.57, 9,995.87 and 3,546.09 is: 5,320.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,662.57 : 9,995.87 = 3,546.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,662.57/9,995.87 = 3,546.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,662.57x = 9,995.87 × 3,546.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,662.57x = 35,446,263.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,446,263.51/6,662.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,320.21

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