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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,675.71, 10,013.21 and 3,388.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,675.71, 10,013.21 and 3,388.73 is: 5,082.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,675.71 : 10,013.21 = 3,388.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,675.71/10,013.21 = 3,388.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,675.71x = 10,013.21 × 3,388.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,675.71x = 33,932,023.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,932,023.53/6,675.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,082.91

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