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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,636.96, 9,167.28 and 5,382.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,636.96, 9,167.28 and 5,382.52 is: 7,434.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,636.96 : 9,167.28 = 5,382.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,636.96/9,167.28 = 5,382.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,636.96x = 9,167.28 × 5,382.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,636.96x = 49,343,067.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,343,067.95/6,636.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,434.59

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