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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,663.87, 10,009.98 and 6,479.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,663.87, 10,009.98 and 6,479.19 is: 9,732.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,663.87 : 10,009.98 = 6,479.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,663.87/10,009.98 = 6,479.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,663.87x = 10,009.98 × 6,479.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,663.87x = 64,856,562.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,856,562.32/6,663.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,732.57

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