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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,663.71, 9,197.51 and 4,010.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,663.71, 9,197.51 and 4,010.60 is: 5,535.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,663.71 : 9,197.51 = 4,010.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,663.71/9,197.51 = 4,010.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,663.71x = 9,197.51 × 4,010.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,663.71x = 36,887,467.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,887,467.57/6,663.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,535.58

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