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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,663.94, 9,997.13 and 3,333.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,663.94, 9,997.13 and 3,333.93 is: 5,001.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,663.94 : 9,997.13 = 3,333.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,663.94/9,997.13 = 3,333.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,663.94x = 9,997.13 × 3,333.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,663.94x = 33,329,731.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,329,731.62/6,663.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,001.51

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