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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,672.64, 9,207.42 and 3,688.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,672.64, 9,207.42 and 3,688.48 is: 5,089.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,672.64 : 9,207.42 = 3,688.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,672.64/9,207.42 = 3,688.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,672.64x = 9,207.42 × 3,688.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,672.64x = 33,961,384.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,961,384.52/6,672.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,089.65

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