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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,581.67, 9,082.62 and 3,932.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,581.67, 9,082.62 and 3,932.61 is: 5,426.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,581.67 : 9,082.62 = 3,932.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,581.67/9,082.62 = 3,932.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,581.67x = 9,082.62 × 3,932.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,581.67x = 35,718,402.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,718,402.24/6,581.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,426.95

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