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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,663.78, 9,195.97 and 3,679.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,663.78, 9,195.97 and 3,679.59 is: 5,077.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,663.78 : 9,195.97 = 3,679.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,663.78/9,195.97 = 3,679.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,663.78x = 9,195.97 × 3,679.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,663.78x = 33,837,353.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,837,353.27/6,663.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,077.81

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