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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,649.16, 9,975.98 and 3,729.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,649.16, 9,975.98 and 3,729.80 is: 5,595.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,649.16 : 9,975.98 = 3,729.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,649.16/9,975.98 = 3,729.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,649.16x = 9,975.98 × 3,729.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,649.16x = 37,208,410.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,208,410.20/6,649.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,595.96

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