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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,682.46, 9,221.34 and 3,698.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,682.46, 9,221.34 and 3,698.08 is: 5,103.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,682.46 : 9,221.34 = 3,698.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,682.46/9,221.34 = 3,698.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,682.46x = 9,221.34 × 3,698.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,682.46x = 34,101,229.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,101,229.97/6,682.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,103.10

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