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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,999.93, 6,003.03 and 2,775.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,999.93, 6,003.03 and 2,775.96 is: 4,166.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,999.93 : 6,003.03 = 2,775.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,999.93/6,003.03 = 2,775.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,999.93x = 6,003.03 × 2,775.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,999.93x = 16,664,171.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,664,171.16/3,999.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,166.12

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