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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,676.28, 9,212.98 and 3,691.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,676.28, 9,212.98 and 3,691.96 is: 5,094.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,676.28 : 9,212.98 = 3,691.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,676.28/9,212.98 = 3,691.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,676.28x = 9,212.98 × 3,691.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,676.28x = 34,013,953.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,013,953.64/6,676.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,094.75

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