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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,672.97, 10,015.51 and 3,555.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,672.97, 10,015.51 and 3,555.63 is: 5,336.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,672.97 : 10,015.51 = 3,555.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,672.97/10,015.51 = 3,555.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,672.97x = 10,015.51 × 3,555.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,672.97x = 35,611,438.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,611,438.93/6,672.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,336.67

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