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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,666.93, 9,996.97 and 3,899.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,666.93, 9,996.97 and 3,899.01 is: 5,846.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,666.93 : 9,996.97 = 3,899.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,666.93/9,996.97 = 3,899.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,666.93x = 9,996.97 × 3,899.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,666.93x = 38,978,286.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,978,286.00/6,666.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,846.51

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