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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,665.94, 9,995.85 and 3,893.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,665.94, 9,995.85 and 3,893.46 is: 5,838.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,665.94 : 9,995.85 = 3,893.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,665.94/9,995.85 = 3,893.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,665.94x = 9,995.85 × 3,893.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,665.94x = 38,918,442.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,918,442.14/6,665.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,838.40

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