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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,670.32, 9,957.86 and 5,795.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,670.32, 9,957.86 and 5,795.76 is: 8,652.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,670.32 : 9,957.86 = 5,795.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,670.32/9,957.86 = 5,795.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,670.32x = 9,957.86 × 5,795.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,670.32x = 57,713,366.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,713,366.67/6,670.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,652.26

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