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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,644.73, 9,169.62 and 3,660.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,644.73, 9,169.62 and 3,660.84 is: 5,051.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,644.73 : 9,169.62 = 3,660.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,644.73/9,169.62 = 3,660.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,644.73x = 9,169.62 × 3,660.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,644.73x = 33,568,511.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,568,511.68/6,644.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,051.90

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