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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,649.35, 9,176.16 and 3,665.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,649.35, 9,176.16 and 3,665.29 is: 5,058.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,649.35 : 9,176.16 = 3,665.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,649.35/9,176.16 = 3,665.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,649.35x = 9,176.16 × 3,665.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,649.35x = 33,633,287.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,633,287.49/6,649.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,058.13

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