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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,676.79, 9,213.71 and 3,692.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,676.79, 9,213.71 and 3,692.57 is: 5,095.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,676.79 : 9,213.71 = 3,692.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,676.79/9,213.71 = 3,692.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,676.79x = 9,213.71 × 3,692.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,676.79x = 34,022,204.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,022,204.60/6,676.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,095.60

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