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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,650.64, 9,177.95 and 3,666.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,650.64, 9,177.95 and 3,666.58 is: 5,059.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,650.64 : 9,177.95 = 3,666.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,650.64/9,177.95 = 3,666.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,650.64x = 9,177.95 × 3,666.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,650.64x = 33,651,687.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,651,687.91/6,650.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,059.92

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