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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,670.93, 9,205.78 and 3,686.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,670.93, 9,205.78 and 3,686.93 is: 5,087.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,670.93 : 9,205.78 = 3,686.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,670.93/9,205.78 = 3,686.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,670.93x = 9,205.78 × 3,686.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,670.93x = 33,941,066.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,941,066.46/6,670.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,087.91

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