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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,679.91, 9,217.89 and 3,695.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,679.91, 9,217.89 and 3,695.57 is: 5,099.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,679.91 : 9,217.89 = 3,695.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,679.91/9,217.89 = 3,695.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,679.91x = 9,217.89 × 3,695.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,679.91x = 34,065,325.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,065,325.52/6,679.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,099.67

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