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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,692.95, 9,236.13 and 3,708.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,692.95, 9,236.13 and 3,708.76 is: 5,118.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,692.95 : 9,236.13 = 3,708.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,692.95/9,236.13 = 3,708.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,692.95x = 9,236.13 × 3,708.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,692.95x = 34,254,589.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,254,589.50/6,692.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,118.01

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