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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,650.52, 9,177.51 and 3,666.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,650.52, 9,177.51 and 3,666.30 is: 5,059.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,650.52 : 9,177.51 = 3,666.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,650.52/9,177.51 = 3,666.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,650.52x = 9,177.51 × 3,666.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,650.52x = 33,647,504.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,647,504.91/6,650.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,059.38

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