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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,663.82, 9,993.42 and 3,706.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,663.82, 9,993.42 and 3,706.76 is: 5,558.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,663.82 : 9,993.42 = 3,706.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,663.82/9,993.42 = 3,706.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,663.82x = 9,993.42 × 3,706.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,663.82x = 37,043,180.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,043,180.39/6,663.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,558.85

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