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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,672.33, 10,014.96 and 3,212.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,672.33, 10,014.96 and 3,212.01 is: 4,821.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,672.33 : 10,014.96 = 3,212.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,672.33/10,014.96 = 3,212.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,672.33x = 10,014.96 × 3,212.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,672.33x = 32,168,151.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,168,151.67/6,672.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,821.13

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