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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,625.32, 9,932.22 and 3,705

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,625.32, 9,932.22 and 3,705 is: 5,554.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,625.32 : 9,932.22 = 3,705 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,625.32/9,932.22 = 3,705/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,625.32x = 9,932.22 × 3,705
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,625.32x = 36,798,875.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,798,875.10/6,625.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,554.28

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