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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,650.22, 9,177.36 and 3,666.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,650.22, 9,177.36 and 3,666.18 is: 5,059.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,650.22 : 9,177.36 = 3,666.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,650.22/9,177.36 = 3,666.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,650.22x = 9,177.36 × 3,666.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,650.22x = 33,645,853.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,645,853.68/6,650.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,059.36

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