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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,649.89, 9,176.91 and 3,665.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,649.89, 9,176.91 and 3,665.83 is: 5,058.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,649.89 : 9,176.91 = 3,665.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,649.89/9,176.91 = 3,665.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,649.89x = 9,176.91 × 3,665.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,649.89x = 33,641,014.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,641,014.93/6,649.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,058.88

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