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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,687.99, 9,229.53 and 3,703.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,687.99, 9,229.53 and 3,703.82 is: 5,111.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,687.99 : 9,229.53 = 3,703.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,687.99/9,229.53 = 3,703.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,687.99x = 9,229.53 × 3,703.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,687.99x = 34,184,517.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,184,517.80/6,687.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,111.33

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