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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,642.16, 9,965.52 and 4,174.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,642.16, 9,965.52 and 4,174.08 is: 6,262.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,642.16 : 9,965.52 = 4,174.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,642.16/9,965.52 = 4,174.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,642.16x = 9,965.52 × 4,174.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,642.16x = 41,596,877.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,596,877.72/6,642.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,262.55

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