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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,682.72, 9,222.48 and 4,030.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,682.72, 9,222.48 and 4,030.98 is: 5,562.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,682.72 : 9,222.48 = 4,030.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,682.72/9,222.48 = 4,030.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,682.72x = 9,222.48 × 4,030.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,682.72x = 37,175,632.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,175,632.43/6,682.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,562.95

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