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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,657.59, 9,187.92 and 3,825.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,657.59, 9,187.92 and 3,825.88 is: 5,279.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,657.59 : 9,187.92 = 3,825.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,657.59/9,187.92 = 3,825.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,657.59x = 9,187.92 × 3,825.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,657.59x = 35,151,869.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,151,869.80/6,657.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,279.97

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