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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,689.49, 9,231.37 and 3,705.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,689.49, 9,231.37 and 3,705.24 is: 5,113.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,689.49 : 9,231.37 = 3,705.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,689.49/9,231.37 = 3,705.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,689.49x = 9,231.37 × 3,705.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,689.49x = 34,204,466.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,204,466.73/6,689.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,113.17

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