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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,691.66, 9,233.82 and 3,706.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,691.66, 9,233.82 and 3,706.94 is: 5,115.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,691.66 : 9,233.82 = 3,706.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,691.66/9,233.82 = 3,706.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,691.66x = 9,233.82 × 3,706.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,691.66x = 34,229,191.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,229,191.27/6,691.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,115.20

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