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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,673.21, 10,006.52 and 3,900.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,673.21, 10,006.52 and 3,900.71 is: 5,849.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,673.21 : 10,006.52 = 3,900.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,673.21/10,006.52 = 3,900.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,673.21x = 10,006.52 × 3,900.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,673.21x = 39,032,532.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,032,532.63/6,673.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,849.14

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