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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,674.58, 9,208.26 and 4,021.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,674.58, 9,208.26 and 4,021.61 is: 5,548.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,674.58 : 9,208.26 = 4,021.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,674.58/9,208.26 = 4,021.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,674.58x = 9,208.26 × 4,021.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,674.58x = 37,031,984.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,031,984.46/6,674.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,548.21

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