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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,667.15, 9,993.81 and 2,971.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,667.15, 9,993.81 and 2,971.12 is: 4,453.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,667.15 : 9,993.81 = 2,971.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,667.15/9,993.81 = 2,971.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,667.15x = 9,993.81 × 2,971.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,667.15x = 29,692,808.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,692,808.77/6,667.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,453.60

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