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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,650.46, 9,962.92 and 3,719.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,650.46, 9,962.92 and 3,719.88 is: 5,572.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,650.46 : 9,962.92 = 3,719.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,650.46/9,962.92 = 3,719.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,650.46x = 9,962.92 × 3,719.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,650.46x = 37,060,866.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,060,866.85/6,650.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,572.68

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