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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,672.84, 9,209.10 and 3,689.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,672.84, 9,209.10 and 3,689.16 is: 5,091.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,672.84 : 9,209.10 = 3,689.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,672.84/9,209.10 = 3,689.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,672.84x = 9,209.10 × 3,689.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,672.84x = 33,973,843.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,973,843.36/6,672.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,091.36

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