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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,679.76, 9,218.02 and 3,695.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,679.76, 9,218.02 and 3,695.53 is: 5,099.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,679.76 : 9,218.02 = 3,695.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,679.76/9,218.02 = 3,695.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,679.76x = 9,218.02 × 3,695.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,679.76x = 34,065,455.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,065,455.64/6,679.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,099.81

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