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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,663.87, 9,987.41 and 3,377.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,663.87, 9,987.41 and 3,377.79 is: 5,062.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,663.87 : 9,987.41 = 3,377.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,663.87/9,987.41 = 3,377.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,663.87x = 9,987.41 × 3,377.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,663.87x = 33,735,356.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,735,356.73/6,663.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,062.43

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