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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,666.55, 9,190.33 and 5,171.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,666.55, 9,190.33 and 5,171.83 is: 7,129.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,666.55 : 9,190.33 = 5,171.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,666.55/9,190.33 = 5,171.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,666.55x = 9,190.33 × 5,171.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,666.55x = 47,530,824.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,530,824.40/6,666.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,129.75

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