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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,670.49, 9,205.19 and 3,686.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,670.49, 9,205.19 and 3,686.38 is: 5,087.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,670.49 : 9,205.19 = 3,686.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,670.49/9,205.19 = 3,686.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,670.49x = 9,205.19 × 3,686.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,670.49x = 33,933,790.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,933,790.32/6,670.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,087.15

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