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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,691.55, 9,233.58 and 3,706.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,691.55, 9,233.58 and 3,706.63 is: 5,114.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,691.55 : 9,233.58 = 3,706.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,691.55/9,233.58 = 3,706.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,691.55x = 9,233.58 × 3,706.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,691.55x = 34,225,418.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,225,418.47/6,691.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,114.72

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