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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,666.98, 10,005.87 and 3,381.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,666.98, 10,005.87 and 3,381.01 is: 5,074.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,666.98 : 10,005.87 = 3,381.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,666.98/10,005.87 = 3,381.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,666.98x = 10,005.87 × 3,381.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,666.98x = 33,829,896.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,829,896.50/6,666.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,074.25

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