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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,676.38, 10,014.66 and 3,901.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,676.38, 10,014.66 and 3,901.19 is: 5,851.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,676.38 : 10,014.66 = 3,901.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,676.38/10,014.66 = 3,901.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,676.38x = 10,014.66 × 3,901.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,676.38x = 39,069,041.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,069,041.37/6,676.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,851.83

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