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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,665.37, 9,995.74 and 3,708.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,665.37, 9,995.74 and 3,708.30 is: 5,561.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,665.37 : 9,995.74 = 3,708.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,665.37/9,995.74 = 3,708.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,665.37x = 9,995.74 × 3,708.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,665.37x = 37,067,251.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,067,251.71/6,665.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,561.17

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