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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,650.26, 9,177.42 and 3,666.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,650.26, 9,177.42 and 3,666.01 is: 5,059.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,650.26 : 9,177.42 = 3,666.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,650.26/9,177.42 = 3,666.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,650.26x = 9,177.42 × 3,666.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,650.26x = 33,644,513.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,644,513.49/6,650.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,059.13

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