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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,679.35, 9,217.71 and 3,695.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,679.35, 9,217.71 and 3,695.31 is: 5,099.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,679.35 : 9,217.71 = 3,695.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,679.35/9,217.71 = 3,695.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,679.35x = 9,217.71 × 3,695.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,679.35x = 34,062,295.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,062,295.94/6,679.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,099.64

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