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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,675.27, 9,211.73 and 3,691.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,675.27, 9,211.73 and 3,691.23 is: 5,093.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,675.27 : 9,211.73 = 3,691.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,675.27/9,211.73 = 3,691.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,675.27x = 9,211.73 × 3,691.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,675.27x = 34,002,614.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,002,614.13/6,675.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,093.82

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