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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,643.63, 9,168.22 and 3,659.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,643.63, 9,168.22 and 3,659.48 is: 5,050.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,643.63 : 9,168.22 = 3,659.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,643.63/9,168.22 = 3,659.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,643.63x = 9,168.22 × 3,659.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,643.63x = 33,550,871.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,550,871.88/6,643.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,050.08

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