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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,687.32, 9,227.39 and 4,297.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,687.32, 9,227.39 and 4,297.82 is: 5,930.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,687.32 : 9,227.39 = 4,297.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,687.32/9,227.39 = 4,297.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,687.32x = 9,227.39 × 4,297.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,687.32x = 39,657,593.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,657,593.66/6,687.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,930.27

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