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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,667.70, 9,993.18 and 3,381.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,667.70, 9,993.18 and 3,381.62 is: 5,068.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,667.70 : 9,993.18 = 3,381.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,667.70/9,993.18 = 3,381.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,667.70x = 9,993.18 × 3,381.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,667.70x = 33,793,137.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,793,137.35/6,667.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,068.19

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