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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,693.70, 9,237.08 and 4,042.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,693.70, 9,237.08 and 4,042.66 is: 5,578.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,693.70 : 9,237.08 = 4,042.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,693.70/9,237.08 = 4,042.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,693.70x = 9,237.08 × 4,042.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,693.70x = 37,342,373.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,342,373.83/6,693.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,578.73

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