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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,691.06, 9,233.98 and 3,858.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,691.06, 9,233.98 and 3,858.86 is: 5,325.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,691.06 : 9,233.98 = 3,858.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,691.06/9,233.98 = 3,858.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,691.06x = 9,233.98 × 3,858.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,691.06x = 35,632,636.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,632,636.06/6,691.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,325.41

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