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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,647.32, 9,172.95 and 3,662.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,647.32, 9,172.95 and 3,662.57 is: 5,054.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,647.32 : 9,172.95 = 3,662.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,647.32/9,172.95 = 3,662.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,647.32x = 9,172.95 × 3,662.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,647.32x = 33,596,580.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,596,580.68/6,647.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,054.15

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