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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,664.62, 9,194.10 and 4,307.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,664.62, 9,194.10 and 4,307.52 is: 5,942.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,664.62 : 9,194.10 = 4,307.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,664.62/9,194.10 = 4,307.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,664.62x = 9,194.10 × 4,307.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,664.62x = 39,603,769.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,603,769.63/6,664.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,942.39

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