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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,674.79, 9,207.06 and 5,351.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,674.79, 9,207.06 and 5,351.66 is: 7,381.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,674.79 : 9,207.06 = 5,351.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,674.79/9,207.06 = 5,351.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,674.79x = 9,207.06 × 5,351.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,674.79x = 49,273,008.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,273,008.68/6,674.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,381.96

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