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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,462.22, 9,679.66 and 3,687.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,462.22, 9,679.66 and 3,687.46 is: 5,523.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,462.22 : 9,679.66 = 3,687.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,462.22/9,679.66 = 3,687.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,462.22x = 9,679.66 × 3,687.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,462.22x = 35,693,359.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,693,359.06/6,462.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,523.39

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