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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,668.93, 10,003.77 and 2,971.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,668.93, 10,003.77 and 2,971.42 is: 4,457.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,668.93 : 10,003.77 = 2,971.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,668.93/10,003.77 = 2,971.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,668.93x = 10,003.77 × 2,971.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,668.93x = 29,725,377.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,725,377.24/6,668.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,457.29

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