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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,677.62, 9,213.69 and 3,881.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,677.62, 9,213.69 and 3,881.62 is: 5,355.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,677.62 : 9,213.69 = 3,881.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,677.62/9,213.69 = 3,881.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,677.62x = 9,213.69 × 3,881.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,677.62x = 35,764,043.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,764,043.38/6,677.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,355.81

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