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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,665.39, 9,983.70 and 3,150.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,665.39, 9,983.70 and 3,150.09 is: 4,718.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,665.39 : 9,983.70 = 3,150.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,665.39/9,983.70 = 3,150.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,665.39x = 9,983.70 × 3,150.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,665.39x = 31,449,516.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,449,516.09/6,665.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,718.33

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