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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,672.62, 9,207.58 and 3,687.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,672.62, 9,207.58 and 3,687.98 is: 5,089.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,672.62 : 9,207.58 = 3,687.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,672.62/9,207.58 = 3,687.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,672.62x = 9,207.58 × 3,687.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,672.62x = 33,957,324.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,957,324.85/6,672.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,089.05

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