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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,332.59, 10,991.84 and 6,661.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,332.59, 10,991.84 and 6,661.37 is: 9,985.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,332.59 : 10,991.84 = 6,661.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,332.59/10,991.84 = 6,661.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,332.59x = 10,991.84 × 6,661.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,332.59x = 73,220,707.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,220,707.39/7,332.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,985.65

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