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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,663.99, 9,177.60 and 6,518.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,663.99, 9,177.60 and 6,518.66 is: 8,977.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,663.99 : 9,177.60 = 6,518.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,663.99/9,177.60 = 6,518.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,663.99x = 9,177.60 × 6,518.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,663.99x = 59,825,684.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,825,684.20/6,663.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,977.46

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