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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,663.32, 9,196.50 and 4,010.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,663.32, 9,196.50 and 4,010.97 is: 5,535.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,663.32 : 9,196.50 = 4,010.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,663.32/9,196.50 = 4,010.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,663.32x = 9,196.50 × 4,010.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,663.32x = 36,886,885.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,886,885.61/6,663.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,535.82

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