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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,670.03, 9,193.42 and 5,718.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,670.03, 9,193.42 and 5,718.69 is: 7,882.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,670.03 : 9,193.42 = 5,718.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,670.03/9,193.42 = 5,718.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,670.03x = 9,193.42 × 5,718.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,670.03x = 52,574,319.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,574,319.02/6,670.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,882.17

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