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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,646.93, 9,172.88 and 3,662.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,646.93, 9,172.88 and 3,662.72 is: 5,054.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,646.93 : 9,172.88 = 3,662.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,646.93/9,172.88 = 3,662.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,646.93x = 9,172.88 × 3,662.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,646.93x = 33,597,695.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,597,695.65/6,646.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,054.62

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