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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,647.22, 9,172.80 and 3,663.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,647.22, 9,172.80 and 3,663.06 is: 5,054.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,647.22 : 9,172.80 = 3,663.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,647.22/9,172.80 = 3,663.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,647.22x = 9,172.80 × 3,663.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,647.22x = 33,600,516.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,600,516.77/6,647.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,054.82

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