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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,688.23, 9,227.36 and 4,034.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,688.23, 9,227.36 and 4,034.67 is: 5,566.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,688.23 : 9,227.36 = 4,034.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,688.23/9,227.36 = 4,034.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,688.23x = 9,227.36 × 4,034.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,688.23x = 37,229,352.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,229,352.57/6,688.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,566.40

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