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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,673.37, 9,996.38 and 3,745.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,673.37, 9,996.38 and 3,745.53 is: 5,610.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,673.37 : 9,996.38 = 3,745.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,673.37/9,996.38 = 3,745.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,673.37x = 9,996.38 × 3,745.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,673.37x = 37,441,722.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,441,722.45/6,673.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,610.62

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