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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,640.97, 9,164.46 and 3,656.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,640.97, 9,164.46 and 3,656.74 is: 5,046.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,640.97 : 9,164.46 = 3,656.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,640.97/9,164.46 = 3,656.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,640.97x = 9,164.46 × 3,656.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,640.97x = 33,512,024.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,512,024.55/6,640.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,046.26

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