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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,682.69, 9,221.92 and 3,698.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,682.69, 9,221.92 and 3,698.43 is: 5,103.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,682.69 : 9,221.92 = 3,698.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,682.69/9,221.92 = 3,698.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,682.69x = 9,221.92 × 3,698.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,682.69x = 34,106,625.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,106,625.59/6,682.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,103.73

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