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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,667.62, 9,205.83 and 5,152.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,667.62, 9,205.83 and 5,152.38 is: 7,113.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,667.62 : 9,205.83 = 5,152.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,667.62/9,205.83 = 5,152.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,667.62x = 9,205.83 × 5,152.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,667.62x = 47,431,934.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,431,934.38/6,667.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,113.77

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