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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,666.52, 9,198.88 and 3,834.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,666.52, 9,198.88 and 3,834.04 is: 5,290.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,666.52 : 9,198.88 = 3,834.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,666.52/9,198.88 = 3,834.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,666.52x = 9,198.88 × 3,834.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,666.52x = 35,268,873.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,268,873.88/6,666.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,290.45

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