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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,663.50, 10,001.30 and 3,546.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,663.50, 10,001.30 and 3,546.11 is: 5,322.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,663.50 : 10,001.30 = 3,546.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,663.50/10,001.30 = 3,546.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,663.50x = 10,001.30 × 3,546.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,663.50x = 35,465,709.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,465,709.94/6,663.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,322.38

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