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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,663.58, 9,196.16 and 3,831.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,663.58, 9,196.16 and 3,831.86 is: 5,288.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,663.58 : 9,196.16 = 3,831.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,663.58/9,196.16 = 3,831.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,663.58x = 9,196.16 × 3,831.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,663.58x = 35,238,397.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,238,397.66/6,663.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,288.21

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