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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,644.92, 9,170.24 and 3,660.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,644.92, 9,170.24 and 3,660.88 is: 5,052.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,644.92 : 9,170.24 = 3,660.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,644.92/9,170.24 = 3,660.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,644.92x = 9,170.24 × 3,660.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,644.92x = 33,571,148.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,571,148.21/6,644.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,052.15

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