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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,642.69, 9,166.97 and 3,658.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,642.69, 9,166.97 and 3,658.61 is: 5,048.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,642.69 : 9,166.97 = 3,658.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,642.69/9,166.97 = 3,658.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,642.69x = 9,166.97 × 3,658.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,642.69x = 33,538,400.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,538,400.18/6,642.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,048.92

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