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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,663.34, 10,012.02 and 5,035.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,663.34, 10,012.02 and 5,035.24 is: 7,565.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,663.34 : 10,012.02 = 5,035.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,663.34/10,012.02 = 5,035.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,663.34x = 10,012.02 × 5,035.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,663.34x = 50,412,923.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,412,923.58/6,663.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,565.71

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