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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,647.59, 9,173.32 and 3,663.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,647.59, 9,173.32 and 3,663.35 is: 5,055.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,647.59 : 9,173.32 = 3,663.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,647.59/9,173.32 = 3,663.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,647.59x = 9,173.32 × 3,663.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,647.59x = 33,605,081.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,605,081.82/6,647.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,055.23

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