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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,672.98, 9,208.72 and 3,688.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,672.98, 9,208.72 and 3,688.82 is: 5,090.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,672.98 : 9,208.72 = 3,688.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,672.98/9,208.72 = 3,688.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,672.98x = 9,208.72 × 3,688.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,672.98x = 33,969,246.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,969,246.02/6,672.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,090.57

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