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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,661.62, 9,192.78 and 3,829.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,661.62, 9,192.78 and 3,829.20 is: 5,284.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,661.62 : 9,192.78 = 3,829.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,661.62/9,192.78 = 3,829.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,661.62x = 9,192.78 × 3,829.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,661.62x = 35,200,993.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,200,993.18/6,661.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,284.15

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