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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,644.79, 9,177.03 and 5,170.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,644.79, 9,177.03 and 5,170.32 is: 7,140.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,644.79 : 9,177.03 = 5,170.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,644.79/9,177.03 = 5,170.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,644.79x = 9,177.03 × 5,170.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,644.79x = 47,448,181.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,448,181.75/6,644.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,140.66

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