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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,666.49, 9,993.10 and 3,150.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,666.49, 9,993.10 and 3,150.28 is: 4,722.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,666.49 : 9,993.10 = 3,150.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,666.49/9,993.10 = 3,150.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,666.49x = 9,993.10 × 3,150.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,666.49x = 31,481,020.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,481,020.98/6,666.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,722.28

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