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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,697.49, 9,242.96 and 3,865.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,697.49, 9,242.96 and 3,865.39 is: 5,334.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,697.49 : 9,242.96 = 3,865.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,697.49/9,242.96 = 3,865.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,697.49x = 9,242.96 × 3,865.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,697.49x = 35,727,602.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,727,602.72/6,697.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,334.48

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