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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,675.84, 9,213.48 and 3,881.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,675.84, 9,213.48 and 3,881.34 is: 5,356.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,675.84 : 9,213.48 = 3,881.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,675.84/9,213.48 = 3,881.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,675.84x = 9,213.48 × 3,881.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,675.84x = 35,760,648.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,760,648.46/6,675.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,356.73

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