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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,646.83, 9,976.41 and 3,362.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,646.83, 9,976.41 and 3,362.25 is: 5,046.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,646.83 : 9,976.41 = 3,362.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,646.83/9,976.41 = 3,362.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,646.83x = 9,976.41 × 3,362.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,646.83x = 33,543,184.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,543,184.52/6,646.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,046.49

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