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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,650.19, 9,177.57 and 3,666.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,650.19, 9,177.57 and 3,666.06 is: 5,059.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,650.19 : 9,177.57 = 3,666.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,650.19/9,177.57 = 3,666.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,650.19x = 9,177.57 × 3,666.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,650.19x = 33,645,522.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,645,522.27/6,650.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,059.33

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