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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,691.68, 9,228.92 and 4,302.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,691.68, 9,228.92 and 4,302.04 is: 5,933.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,691.68 : 9,228.92 = 4,302.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,691.68/9,228.92 = 4,302.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,691.68x = 9,228.92 × 4,302.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,691.68x = 39,703,183.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,703,183.00/6,691.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,933.22

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