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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,650.33, 9,177.52 and 3,666.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,650.33, 9,177.52 and 3,666.27 is: 5,059.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,650.33 : 9,177.52 = 3,666.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,650.33/9,177.52 = 3,666.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,650.33x = 9,177.52 × 3,666.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,650.33x = 33,647,268.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,647,268.56/6,650.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,059.49

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