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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,705.63, 9,253.45 and 3,680.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,705.63, 9,253.45 and 3,680.69 is: 5,079.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,705.63 : 9,253.45 = 3,680.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,705.63/9,253.45 = 3,680.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,705.63x = 9,253.45 × 3,680.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,705.63x = 34,059,025.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,059,025.41/6,705.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,079.17

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