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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,679.17, 10,011.33 and 5,901.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,679.17, 10,011.33 and 5,901.03 is: 8,844.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,679.17 : 10,011.33 = 5,901.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,679.17/10,011.33 = 5,901.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,679.17x = 10,011.33 × 5,901.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,679.17x = 59,077,158.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,077,158.67/6,679.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,844.99

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