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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,638.79, 9,954.35 and 3,973.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,638.79, 9,954.35 and 3,973.04 is: 5,957.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,638.79 : 9,954.35 = 3,973.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,638.79/9,954.35 = 3,973.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,638.79x = 9,954.35 × 3,973.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,638.79x = 39,549,030.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,549,030.72/6,638.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,957.26

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