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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,670.42, 9,205.37 and 3,983.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,670.42, 9,205.37 and 3,983.21 is: 5,496.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,670.42 : 9,205.37 = 3,983.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,670.42/9,205.37 = 3,983.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,670.42x = 9,205.37 × 3,983.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,670.42x = 36,666,905.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,666,905.35/6,670.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,496.94

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