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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,670.40, 10,005.60 and 5,849.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,670.40, 10,005.60 and 5,849.60 is: 8,774.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,670.40 : 10,005.60 = 5,849.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,670.40/10,005.60 = 5,849.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,670.40x = 10,005.60 × 5,849.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,670.40x = 58,528,757.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,528,757.76/6,670.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,774.40

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