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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,626.73, 9,942.39 and 3,337.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,626.73, 9,942.39 and 3,337.14 is: 5,006.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,626.73 : 9,942.39 = 3,337.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,626.73/9,942.39 = 3,337.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,626.73x = 9,942.39 × 3,337.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,626.73x = 33,179,147.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,179,147.36/6,626.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,006.87

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