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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,674.68, 9,997.44 and 3,382.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,674.68, 9,997.44 and 3,382.12 is: 5,065.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,674.68 : 9,997.44 = 3,382.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,674.68/9,997.44 = 3,382.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,674.68x = 9,997.44 × 3,382.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,674.68x = 33,812,541.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,812,541.77/6,674.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,065.79

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