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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,673.29, 10,006.62 and 3,900.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,673.29, 10,006.62 and 3,900.66 is: 5,849.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,673.29 : 10,006.62 = 3,900.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,673.29/10,006.62 = 3,900.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,673.29x = 10,006.62 × 3,900.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,673.29x = 39,032,422.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,032,422.37/6,673.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,849.05

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