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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,672.58, 9,208.59 and 3,688.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,672.58, 9,208.59 and 3,688.44 is: 5,090.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,672.58 : 9,208.59 = 3,688.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,672.58/9,208.59 = 3,688.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,672.58x = 9,208.59 × 3,688.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,672.58x = 33,965,283.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,965,283.34/6,672.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,090.28

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