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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,664.20, 9,996.30 and 4,695.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,664.20, 9,996.30 and 4,695.90 is: 7,043.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,664.20 : 9,996.30 = 4,695.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,664.20/9,996.30 = 4,695.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,664.20x = 9,996.30 × 4,695.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,664.20x = 46,941,625.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,941,625.17/6,664.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,043.85

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