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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,676.06, 9,993.05 and 5,971.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,676.06, 9,993.05 and 5,971.66 is: 8,938.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,676.06 : 9,993.05 = 5,971.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,676.06/9,993.05 = 5,971.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,676.06x = 9,993.05 × 5,971.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,676.06x = 59,675,096.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,675,096.96/6,676.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,938.67

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