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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,673.68, 9,995.94 and 3,381.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,673.68, 9,995.94 and 3,381.12 is: 5,064.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,673.68 : 9,995.94 = 3,381.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,673.68/9,995.94 = 3,381.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,673.68x = 9,995.94 × 3,381.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,673.68x = 33,797,472.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,797,472.65/6,673.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,064.29

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