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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,663.99, 9,993.06 and 3,543.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,663.99, 9,993.06 and 3,543.24 is: 5,313.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,663.99 : 9,993.06 = 3,543.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,663.99/9,993.06 = 3,543.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,663.99x = 9,993.06 × 3,543.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,663.99x = 35,407,809.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,407,809.91/6,663.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,313.30

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