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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,665.76, 10,002.96 and 3,749.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,665.76, 10,002.96 and 3,749.76 is: 5,627.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,665.76 : 10,002.96 = 3,749.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,665.76/10,002.96 = 3,749.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,665.76x = 10,002.96 × 3,749.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,665.76x = 37,508,699.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,508,699.29/6,665.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,627.07

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