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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,650.58, 9,177.69 and 3,666.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,650.58, 9,177.69 and 3,666.69 is: 5,059.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,650.58 : 9,177.69 = 3,666.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,650.58/9,177.69 = 3,666.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,650.58x = 9,177.69 × 3,666.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,650.58x = 33,651,778.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,651,778.55/6,650.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,059.98

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