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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,691.64, 9,233.55 and 3,707.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,691.64, 9,233.55 and 3,707.07 is: 5,115.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,691.64 : 9,233.55 = 3,707.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,691.64/9,233.55 = 3,707.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,691.64x = 9,233.55 × 3,707.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,691.64x = 34,229,381.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,229,381.57/6,691.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,115.25

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