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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,665.62, 9,195.48 and 4,308.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,665.62, 9,195.48 and 4,308.52 is: 5,943.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,665.62 : 9,195.48 = 4,308.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,665.62/9,195.48 = 4,308.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,665.62x = 9,195.48 × 4,308.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,665.62x = 39,618,909.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,618,909.49/6,665.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,943.77

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