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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,673.57, 9,209.37 and 3,689.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,673.57, 9,209.37 and 3,689.17 is: 5,090.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,673.57 : 9,209.37 = 3,689.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,673.57/9,209.37 = 3,689.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,673.57x = 9,209.37 × 3,689.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,673.57x = 33,974,931.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,974,931.52/6,673.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,090.97

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