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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,600.68, 9,895.58 and 5,365

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,600.68, 9,895.58 and 5,365 is: 8,043.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,600.68 : 9,895.58 = 5,365 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,600.68/9,895.58 = 5,365/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,600.68x = 9,895.58 × 5,365
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,600.68x = 53,089,786.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,089,786.70/6,600.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,043.08

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