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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,666.98, 9,200.98 and 3,835.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,666.98, 9,200.98 and 3,835.26 is: 5,292.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,666.98 : 9,200.98 = 3,835.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,666.98/9,200.98 = 3,835.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,666.98x = 9,200.98 × 3,835.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,666.98x = 35,288,150.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,288,150.55/6,666.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,292.97

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