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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,687.67, 9,228.86 and 3,703.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,687.67, 9,228.86 and 3,703.49 is: 5,110.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,687.67 : 9,228.86 = 3,703.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,687.67/9,228.86 = 3,703.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,687.67x = 9,228.86 × 3,703.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,687.67x = 34,178,972.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,178,972.20/6,687.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,110.75

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