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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,663.28, 9,983.58 and 3,734.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,663.28, 9,983.58 and 3,734.32 is: 5,595.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,663.28 : 9,983.58 = 3,734.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,663.28/9,983.58 = 3,734.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,663.28x = 9,983.58 × 3,734.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,663.28x = 37,281,882.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,281,882.47/6,663.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,595.12

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