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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,700.59, 9,246.87 and 3,716.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,700.59, 9,246.87 and 3,716.62 is: 5,128.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,700.59 : 9,246.87 = 3,716.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,700.59/9,246.87 = 3,716.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,700.59x = 9,246.87 × 3,716.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,700.59x = 34,367,078.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,367,078.86/6,700.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,128.96

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