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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,664.38, 9,196.70 and 3,831.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,664.38, 9,196.70 and 3,831.68 is: 5,287.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,664.38 : 9,196.70 = 3,831.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,664.38/9,196.70 = 3,831.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,664.38x = 9,196.70 × 3,831.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,664.38x = 35,238,811.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,238,811.46/6,664.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,287.64

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