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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,669.54, 9,983.66 and 3,541.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,669.54, 9,983.66 and 3,541.73 is: 5,301.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,669.54 : 9,983.66 = 3,541.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,669.54/9,983.66 = 3,541.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,669.54x = 9,983.66 × 3,541.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,669.54x = 35,359,360.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,359,360.50/6,669.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,301.62

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