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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,674.39, 9,209.13 and 3,985.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,674.39, 9,209.13 and 3,985.09 is: 5,498.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,674.39 : 9,209.13 = 3,985.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,674.39/9,209.13 = 3,985.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,674.39x = 9,209.13 × 3,985.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,674.39x = 36,699,165.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,699,165.83/6,674.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,498.50

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