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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,663.56, 9,996.91 and 3,333.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,663.56, 9,996.91 and 3,333.74 is: 5,001.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,663.56 : 9,996.91 = 3,333.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,663.56/9,996.91 = 3,333.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,663.56x = 9,996.91 × 3,333.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,663.56x = 33,327,040.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,327,040.42/6,663.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,001.39

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