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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,672.51, 9,207.98 and 3,688.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,672.51, 9,207.98 and 3,688.54 is: 5,090.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,672.51 : 9,207.98 = 3,688.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,672.51/9,207.98 = 3,688.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,672.51x = 9,207.98 × 3,688.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,672.51x = 33,963,974.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,963,974.92/6,672.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,090.13

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