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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,667.36, 9,994.32 and 2,971.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,667.36, 9,994.32 and 2,971.52 is: 4,454.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,667.36 : 9,994.32 = 2,971.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,667.36/9,994.32 = 2,971.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,667.36x = 9,994.32 × 2,971.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,667.36x = 29,698,321.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,698,321.77/6,667.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,454.29

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