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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,466.61, 9,705.59 and 3,698.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,466.61, 9,705.59 and 3,698.84 is: 5,551.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,466.61 : 9,705.59 = 3,698.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,466.61/9,705.59 = 3,698.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,466.61x = 9,705.59 × 3,698.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,466.61x = 35,899,448.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,899,448.78/6,466.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,551.51

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