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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,645.91, 9,171.52 and 3,661.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,645.91, 9,171.52 and 3,661.74 is: 5,053.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,645.91 : 9,171.52 = 3,661.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,645.91/9,171.52 = 3,661.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,645.91x = 9,171.52 × 3,661.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,645.91x = 33,583,719.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,583,719.36/6,645.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,053.29

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