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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,687.65, 9,228.90 and 3,703.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,687.65, 9,228.90 and 3,703.61 is: 5,110.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,687.65 : 9,228.90 = 3,703.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,687.65/9,228.90 = 3,703.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,687.65x = 9,228.90 × 3,703.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,687.65x = 34,180,246.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,180,246.33/6,687.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,110.95

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