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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,669.66, 9,998.28 and 4,197

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,669.66, 9,998.28 and 4,197 is: 6,291.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,669.66 : 9,998.28 = 4,197 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,669.66/9,998.28 = 4,197/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,669.66x = 9,998.28 × 4,197
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,669.66x = 41,962,781.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,962,781.16/6,669.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,291.59

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