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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,687.59, 9,229.08 and 3,854.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,687.59, 9,229.08 and 3,854.73 is: 5,319.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,687.59 : 9,229.08 = 3,854.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,687.59/9,229.08 = 3,854.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,687.59x = 9,229.08 × 3,854.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,687.59x = 35,575,611.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,575,611.55/6,687.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,319.65

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