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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,665.13, 9,998.78 and 3,202.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,665.13, 9,998.78 and 3,202.38 is: 4,804.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,665.13 : 9,998.78 = 3,202.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,665.13/9,998.78 = 3,202.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,665.13x = 9,998.78 × 3,202.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,665.13x = 32,019,877.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,019,877.08/6,665.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,804.09

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