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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,681.52, 9,220.46 and 3,737.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,681.52, 9,220.46 and 3,737.52 is: 5,157.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,681.52 : 9,220.46 = 3,737.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,681.52/9,220.46 = 3,737.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,681.52x = 9,220.46 × 3,737.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,681.52x = 34,461,653.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,461,653.66/6,681.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,157.76

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