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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,663.34, 9,994.08 and 3,662.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,663.34, 9,994.08 and 3,662.32 is: 5,492.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,663.34 : 9,994.08 = 3,662.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,663.34/9,994.08 = 3,662.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,663.34x = 9,994.08 × 3,662.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,663.34x = 36,601,519.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,601,519.07/6,663.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,492.97

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