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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,672.77, 9,208.28 and 3,688.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,672.77, 9,208.28 and 3,688.73 is: 5,090.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,672.77 : 9,208.28 = 3,688.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,672.77/9,208.28 = 3,688.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,672.77x = 9,208.28 × 3,688.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,672.77x = 33,966,812.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,966,812.64/6,672.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,090.37

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