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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,667.57, 9,995.68 and 4,072.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,667.57, 9,995.68 and 4,072.33 is: 6,105.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,667.57 : 9,995.68 = 4,072.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,667.57/9,995.68 = 4,072.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,667.57x = 9,995.68 × 4,072.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,667.57x = 40,705,707.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,705,707.53/6,667.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,105.03

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