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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,676.72, 9,213.49 and 3,692.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,676.72, 9,213.49 and 3,692.37 is: 5,095.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,676.72 : 9,213.49 = 3,692.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,676.72/9,213.49 = 3,692.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,676.72x = 9,213.49 × 3,692.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,676.72x = 34,019,614.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,019,614.07/6,676.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,095.26

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