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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,674.87, 10,012.41 and 3,899.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,674.87, 10,012.41 and 3,899.68 is: 5,849.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,674.87 : 10,012.41 = 3,899.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,674.87/10,012.41 = 3,899.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,674.87x = 10,012.41 × 3,899.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,674.87x = 39,045,170.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,045,170.00/6,674.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,849.58

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