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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,645.76, 9,170.72 and 3,812.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,645.76, 9,170.72 and 3,812.52 is: 5,261.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,645.76 : 9,170.72 = 3,812.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,645.76/9,170.72 = 3,812.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,645.76x = 9,170.72 × 3,812.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,645.76x = 34,963,553.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,963,553.41/6,645.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,261.03

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