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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,449.22, 9,683.55 and 3,679.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,449.22, 9,683.55 and 3,679.02 is: 5,524.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,449.22 : 9,683.55 = 3,679.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,449.22/9,683.55 = 3,679.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,449.22x = 9,683.55 × 3,679.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,449.22x = 35,625,974.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,625,974.12/6,449.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,524.07

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