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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,687.23, 9,225.98 and 4,033.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,687.23, 9,225.98 and 4,033.67 is: 5,565.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,687.23 : 9,225.98 = 4,033.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,687.23/9,225.98 = 4,033.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,687.23x = 9,225.98 × 4,033.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,687.23x = 37,214,558.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,214,558.75/6,687.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,565.02

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