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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,670.98, 9,993.51 and 3,586.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,670.98, 9,993.51 and 3,586.50 is: 5,372.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,670.98 : 9,993.51 = 3,586.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,670.98/9,993.51 = 3,586.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,670.98x = 9,993.51 × 3,586.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,670.98x = 35,841,723.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,841,723.62/6,670.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,372.78

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