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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,670.80, 9,991.80 and 5,518.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,670.80, 9,991.80 and 5,518.80 is: 8,266.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,670.80 : 9,991.80 = 5,518.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,670.80/9,991.80 = 5,518.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,670.80x = 9,991.80 × 5,518.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,670.80x = 55,142,745.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,142,745.84/6,670.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,266.29

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