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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,962.16, 10,422.72 and 3,668.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,962.16, 10,422.72 and 3,668.16 is: 5,491.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,962.16 : 10,422.72 = 3,668.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,962.16/10,422.72 = 3,668.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,962.16x = 10,422.72 × 3,668.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,962.16x = 38,232,204.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,232,204.60/6,962.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,491.43

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