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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,675.34, 9,215.66 and 4,996.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,675.34, 9,215.66 and 4,996.13 is: 6,897.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,675.34 : 9,215.66 = 4,996.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,675.34/9,215.66 = 4,996.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,675.34x = 9,215.66 × 4,996.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,675.34x = 46,042,635.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,042,635.40/6,675.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,897.42

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