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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,691.22, 9,233.89 and 4,038.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,691.22, 9,233.89 and 4,038.63 is: 5,573.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,691.22 : 9,233.89 = 4,038.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,691.22/9,233.89 = 4,038.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,691.22x = 9,233.89 × 4,038.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,691.22x = 37,292,220.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,292,220.45/6,691.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,573.31

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