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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,664.26, 9,195.89 and 3,831.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,664.26, 9,195.89 and 3,831.69 is: 5,287.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,664.26 : 9,195.89 = 3,831.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,664.26/9,195.89 = 3,831.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,664.26x = 9,195.89 × 3,831.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,664.26x = 35,235,780.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,235,780.60/6,664.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,287.28

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