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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,644.10, 9,168.34 and 3,659.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,644.10, 9,168.34 and 3,659.52 is: 5,049.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,644.10 : 9,168.34 = 3,659.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,644.10/9,168.34 = 3,659.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,644.10x = 9,168.34 × 3,659.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,644.10x = 33,551,723.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,551,723.60/6,644.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,049.85

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