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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,649.67, 9,176.29 and 3,665.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,649.67, 9,176.29 and 3,665.50 is: 5,058.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,649.67 : 9,176.29 = 3,665.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,649.67/9,176.29 = 3,665.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,649.67x = 9,176.29 × 3,665.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,649.67x = 33,635,710.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,635,710.51/6,649.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,058.25

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