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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,664.65, 9,197.31 and 4,310.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,664.65, 9,197.31 and 4,310.89 is: 5,949.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,664.65 : 9,197.31 = 4,310.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,664.65/9,197.31 = 4,310.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,664.65x = 9,197.31 × 4,310.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,664.65x = 39,648,584.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,648,584.88/6,664.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,949.09

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