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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,465.37, 9,691.15 and 3,686.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,465.37, 9,691.15 and 3,686.06 is: 5,525.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,465.37 : 9,691.15 = 3,686.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,465.37/9,691.15 = 3,686.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,465.37x = 9,691.15 × 3,686.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,465.37x = 35,722,138.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,722,138.15/6,465.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,525.15

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