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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,668.79, 9,204.69 and 4,149.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,668.79, 9,204.69 and 4,149.47 is: 5,727.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,668.79 : 9,204.69 = 4,149.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,668.79/9,204.69 = 4,149.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,668.79x = 9,204.69 × 4,149.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,668.79x = 38,194,538.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,194,538.99/6,668.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,727.36

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