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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,697.08, 9,242.91 and 4,045.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,697.08, 9,242.91 and 4,045.95 is: 5,583.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,697.08 : 9,242.91 = 4,045.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,697.08/9,242.91 = 4,045.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,697.08x = 9,242.91 × 4,045.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,697.08x = 37,396,351.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,396,351.71/6,697.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,583.98

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