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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,646.59, 9,171.94 and 3,662.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,646.59, 9,171.94 and 3,662.35 is: 5,053.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,646.59 : 9,171.94 = 3,662.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,646.59/9,171.94 = 3,662.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,646.59x = 9,171.94 × 3,662.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,646.59x = 33,590,854.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,590,854.46/6,646.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,053.85

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