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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,665.79, 9,991.86 and 3,368.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,665.79, 9,991.86 and 3,368.89 is: 5,049.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,665.79 : 9,991.86 = 3,368.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,665.79/9,991.86 = 3,368.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,665.79x = 9,991.86 × 3,368.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,665.79x = 33,661,477.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,661,477.09/6,665.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,049.88

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