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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,690.92, 9,233.34 and 3,706.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,690.92, 9,233.34 and 3,706.70 is: 5,115.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,690.92 : 9,233.34 = 3,706.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,690.92/9,233.34 = 3,706.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,690.92x = 9,233.34 × 3,706.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,690.92x = 34,225,221.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,225,221.38/6,690.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,115.17

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