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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,672.21, 9,207.28 and 3,687.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,672.21, 9,207.28 and 3,687.87 is: 5,089.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,672.21 : 9,207.28 = 3,687.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,672.21/9,207.28 = 3,687.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,672.21x = 9,207.28 × 3,687.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,672.21x = 33,955,196.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,955,196.44/6,672.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,089.05

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