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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,651.40, 9,957.90 and 5,960.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,651.40, 9,957.90 and 5,960.20 is: 8,923.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,651.40 : 9,957.90 = 5,960.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,651.40/9,957.90 = 5,960.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,651.40x = 9,957.90 × 5,960.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,651.40x = 59,351,075.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,351,075.58/6,651.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,923.10

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