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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,663.79, 9,991.50 and 3,541.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,663.79, 9,991.50 and 3,541.87 is: 5,310.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,663.79 : 9,991.50 = 3,541.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,663.79/9,991.50 = 3,541.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,663.79x = 9,991.50 × 3,541.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,663.79x = 35,388,594.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,388,594.11/6,663.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,310.58

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