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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,659.68, 9,190.20 and 3,865

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,659.68, 9,190.20 and 3,865 is: 5,333.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,659.68 : 9,190.20 = 3,865 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,659.68/9,190.20 = 3,865/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,659.68x = 9,190.20 × 3,865
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,659.68x = 35,520,123
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,520,123/6,659.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,333.61

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