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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,672.47, 10,014.72 and 3,555.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,672.47, 10,014.72 and 3,555.07 is: 5,335.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,672.47 : 10,014.72 = 3,555.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,672.47/10,014.72 = 3,555.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,672.47x = 10,014.72 × 3,555.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,672.47x = 35,602,992.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,602,992.26/6,672.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,335.81

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