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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,458.22, 9,697.05 and 3,688.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,458.22, 9,697.05 and 3,688.02 is: 5,537.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,458.22 : 9,697.05 = 3,688.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,458.22/9,697.05 = 3,688.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,458.22x = 9,697.05 × 3,688.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,458.22x = 35,762,914.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,762,914.34/6,458.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,537.58

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