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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,644.72, 9,970.80 and 5,675.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,644.72, 9,970.80 and 5,675.28 is: 8,516.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,644.72 : 9,970.80 = 5,675.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,644.72/9,970.80 = 5,675.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,644.72x = 9,970.80 × 5,675.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,644.72x = 56,587,081.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,587,081.82/6,644.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,516.10

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