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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,664.68, 9,197.82 and 3,870.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,664.68, 9,197.82 and 3,870.12 is: 5,341.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,664.68 : 9,197.82 = 3,870.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,664.68/9,197.82 = 3,870.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,664.68x = 9,197.82 × 3,870.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,664.68x = 35,596,667.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,596,667.14/6,664.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,341.09

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