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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,687.46, 9,228.77 and 3,703.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,687.46, 9,228.77 and 3,703.59 is: 5,110.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,687.46 : 9,228.77 = 3,703.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,687.46/9,228.77 = 3,703.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,687.46x = 9,228.77 × 3,703.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,687.46x = 34,179,575.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,179,575.65/6,687.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,110.99

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