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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,658.29, 9,993.57 and 3,373.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,658.29, 9,993.57 and 3,373.71 is: 5,063.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,658.29 : 9,993.57 = 3,373.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,658.29/9,993.57 = 3,373.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,658.29x = 9,993.57 × 3,373.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,658.29x = 33,715,407.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,715,407.04/6,658.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,063.67

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