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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,610.82, 9,122.65 and 3,959.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,610.82, 9,122.65 and 3,959.69 is: 5,464.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,610.82 : 9,122.65 = 3,959.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,610.82/9,122.65 = 3,959.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,610.82x = 9,122.65 × 3,959.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,610.82x = 36,122,878.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,122,878.89/6,610.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,464.20

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