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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,666.32, 9,996.58 and 3,545.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,666.32, 9,996.58 and 3,545.58 is: 5,316.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,666.32 : 9,996.58 = 3,545.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,666.32/9,996.58 = 3,545.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,666.32x = 9,996.58 × 3,545.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,666.32x = 35,443,674.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,443,674.12/6,666.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,316.83

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