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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,664.52, 9,996.78 and 3,605.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,664.52, 9,996.78 and 3,605.96 is: 5,408.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,664.52 : 9,996.78 = 3,605.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,664.52/9,996.78 = 3,605.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,664.52x = 9,996.78 × 3,605.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,664.52x = 36,047,988.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,047,988.81/6,664.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,408.94

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