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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,607.68, 9,118.26 and 3,813

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,607.68, 9,118.26 and 3,813 is: 5,261.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,607.68 : 9,118.26 = 3,813 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,607.68/9,118.26 = 3,813/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,607.68x = 9,118.26 × 3,813
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,607.68x = 34,767,925.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,767,925.38/6,607.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,261.74

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