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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,663.40, 9,990.06 and 4,030.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,663.40, 9,990.06 and 4,030.32 is: 6,042.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,663.40 : 9,990.06 = 4,030.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,663.40/9,990.06 = 4,030.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,663.40x = 9,990.06 × 4,030.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,663.40x = 40,263,138.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,263,138.62/6,663.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,042.43

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