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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,663.03, 9,979.50 and 3,885.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,663.03, 9,979.50 and 3,885.54 is: 5,819.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,663.03 : 9,979.50 = 3,885.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,663.03/9,979.50 = 3,885.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,663.03x = 9,979.50 × 3,885.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,663.03x = 38,775,723.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,775,723.58/6,663.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,819.54

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