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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,663.36, 9,196.56 and 3,870.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,663.36, 9,196.56 and 3,870.48 is: 5,341.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,663.36 : 9,196.56 = 3,870.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,663.36/9,196.56 = 3,870.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,663.36x = 9,196.56 × 3,870.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,663.36x = 35,595,101.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,595,101.55/6,663.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,341.91

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