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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,645.61, 9,171.20 and 3,661.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,645.61, 9,171.20 and 3,661.67 is: 5,053.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,645.61 : 9,171.20 = 3,661.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,645.61/9,171.20 = 3,661.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,645.61x = 9,171.20 × 3,661.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,645.61x = 33,581,907.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,581,907.90/6,645.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,053.25

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