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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,665.22, 9,197.96 and 3,681.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,665.22, 9,197.96 and 3,681.06 is: 5,079.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,665.22 : 9,197.96 = 3,681.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,665.22/9,197.96 = 3,681.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,665.22x = 9,197.96 × 3,681.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,665.22x = 33,858,224.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,858,224.23/6,665.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,079.84

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