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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,665.91, 9,998.28 and 6,143.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,665.91, 9,998.28 and 6,143.91 is: 9,215.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,665.91 : 9,998.28 = 6,143.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,665.91/9,998.28 = 6,143.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,665.91x = 9,998.28 × 6,143.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,665.91x = 61,428,532.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,428,532.47/6,665.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,215.33

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