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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,676.48, 9,215.40 and 3,882.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,676.48, 9,215.40 and 3,882.52 is: 5,358.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,676.48 : 9,215.40 = 3,882.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,676.48/9,215.40 = 3,882.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,676.48x = 9,215.40 × 3,882.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,676.48x = 35,778,974.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,778,974.81/6,676.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,358.96

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