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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,675.24, 9,211.74 and 3,691.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,675.24, 9,211.74 and 3,691.08 is: 5,093.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,675.24 : 9,211.74 = 3,691.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,675.24/9,211.74 = 3,691.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,675.24x = 9,211.74 × 3,691.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,675.24x = 34,001,269.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,001,269.28/6,675.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,093.64

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