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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,663.08, 9,195.53 and 3,831.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,663.08, 9,195.53 and 3,831.14 is: 5,287.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,663.08 : 9,195.53 = 3,831.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,663.08/9,195.53 = 3,831.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,663.08x = 9,195.53 × 3,831.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,663.08x = 35,229,326.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,229,326.40/6,663.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,287.25

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