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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,676.91, 9,214.08 and 3,692.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,676.91, 9,214.08 and 3,692.66 is: 5,095.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,676.91 : 9,214.08 = 3,692.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,676.91/9,214.08 = 3,692.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,676.91x = 9,214.08 × 3,692.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,676.91x = 34,024,464.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,024,464.65/6,676.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,095.84

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