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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,695.58, 9,238.04 and 4,005.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,695.58, 9,238.04 and 4,005.68 is: 5,526.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,695.58 : 9,238.04 = 4,005.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,695.58/9,238.04 = 4,005.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,695.58x = 9,238.04 × 4,005.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,695.58x = 37,004,632.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,004,632.07/6,695.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,526.73

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