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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,675.38, 9,221.46 and 6,076.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,675.38, 9,221.46 and 6,076.88 is: 8,394.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,675.38 : 9,221.46 = 6,076.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,675.38/9,221.46 = 6,076.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,675.38x = 9,221.46 × 6,076.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,675.38x = 56,037,705.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,037,705.84/6,675.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,394.68

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